Most people think fraud will never happen to their business. Yet, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reports the average frequency of small business fraud is 28%.
Although a comprehensive paid medical and family leave system lags in the U.S. compared to much of the developed world, Massachusetts is among a handful of states ahead of the pack, offering Paid Family and Medical Leave through a 2021 law.
The situation in Central Massachusetts, where 15.6% of named executive officers are female, largely mirrors the Massachusetts rate of 16.1% determined in a statewide census.
For women workers especially, increased flexibility and remote work options have opened up new possibilities for balancing work and family responsibilities.
Halfway through her tenure as the university’s inaugural DEI fellow, Ilyasah Shabazz is helping Worcester State work to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment
Gauging the status of women in the workplace is a difficult task, especially as we strive for an economy and business community where people are valued for their talents and expertise regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or background.
Timothy Geary co-founded Prime Power Rentals with Brian Kerins as they saw demand increase from utility companies in helping to stabilize the electric grid.
Stringent parking requirements can be a significant barrier to development, plain and simple, and right now, we need to make sure parking regulations are not excessive.