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Advice

  • Advice

    5 Things I know about … Strategies for navigating a new environment

    Updated: February 19, 2024

    Tim Glispin, president of Sunshine Sign Co. in North Grafton, provides readers with some advice on navigating a new work environment.

    Updated: February 19, 2024
  • Know How

    How government contractors can capitalize on the opportunities ahead

    Edward Spenceley and Ed Shea Updated: February 19, 2024

    Here are four strategies government contractors should consider.

    Edward Spenceley and Ed Shea Updated: February 19, 2024
  • Outside the Box

    Align your voice, values, and actions

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: February 5, 2024

    To support a thriving multicultural organization, we must always consider the most vulnerable populations first.

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: February 5, 2024
  • Know How

    Fraud — is it happening to your business?

    David S. McLaren Updated: February 5, 2024

    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%.

    David S. McLaren Updated: February 5, 2024
  • Advice

    101: Managing a leave of absence

    Emily Micucci Updated: February 5, 2024

    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.

    Emily Micucci Updated: February 5, 2024
  • Advice

    8 Things I know about ... Web design trends for 2024

    Emma Pagano Updated: February 5, 2024

    As web technology evolves, we anticipate a variety of new and timeless design trends will distinguish the best websites in 2024.

    Emma Pagano Updated: February 5, 2024
  • 101

    101: Hiring for in-office positions

    Emily Micucci Updated: January 22, 2024

    Most managers will agree hiring and retaining talented employees is more difficult than it used to be. The labor market is tight, costs make it harder to offer attractive benefit packages, and of course, most professionals became well acquainted

    Emily Micucci Updated: January 22, 2024
  • 10 Things

    10 Things I know about ... Sustainable development, part 2

    Samantha McDonald Updated: January 22, 2024

    Worcester has ambitious climate goals and is making progress.

    Samantha McDonald Updated: January 22, 2024
  • Know How

    Solid foundation of an estate plan

    Rachael Poirier Updated: January 22, 2024

    Life gets busy for everyone. Far too often, people do not think about their estate plan until much later than they should.

    Rachael Poirier Updated: January 22, 2024
  • Guest Column

    Sleep well to lead well

    Bob Martel Updated: January 22, 2024

    You know it’s true: Better sleep leads to better performance. Better performance leads to better business success, and everyone is happier as a result.

    Bob Martel Updated: January 22, 2024
  • Know How

    Providing life-changing employment for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities

    Timothy Johnson Updated: January 8, 2024

    For individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD), meaningful community employment can be life changing. It’s more than a paycheck, a routine, or a place to go.

    Timothy Johnson Updated: January 8, 2024
  • 10 Things

    10 things I know about ... Sustainable development, part 1

    Samantha McDonald Updated: January 8, 2024

    Worcester is in the vanguard of the climate change fight.

    Samantha McDonald Updated: January 8, 2024
  • 101

    101: Making a career change

    Emily Micucci Updated: January 8, 2024

    Does the new year have you, once again, considering a career shift? According to Forbes, if you make the leap to a new role or industry, you probably won’t be sorry.

    Emily Micucci Updated: January 8, 2024
  • Outside the Box

    Countering the DEI backlash

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: December 11, 2023

    Today more than ever, the role of the chief diversity and inclusion officer, who sets DEI budgets, metrics, and works to embed strategy and investments linking organizational and financial outcomes, is critical.

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: December 11, 2023
  • 101

    101: Beating the year-end slump for employees and employers

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023

    If you’re not burned out by early December, are you even a U.S. professional with a slew of responsibilities outside the office?

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023
  • 7 Things

    7 Things I know about ... The Massachusetts Workforce Training Program

    Rich Frenette Updated: December 11, 2023

    Businesses within Massachusetts are eligible to apply. Businesses based in Massachusetts contributing to the state’s unemployment insurance are eligible for workforce training funds.

    Rich Frenette Updated: December 11, 2023