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101: Work resolutions
Updated: January 10, 2022We may set personal resolutions for the New Year, but what about for work?
Updated: January 10, 2022 
know howThe next frontier of employee benefits
Updated: January 10, 2022Financial stress costs employers $4.7 billion per week.
Updated: January 10, 2022
economic forecast 2022Investing in youth employment beyond summer
Updated: December 20, 2021When young people are connected to employment and workforce experience, they learn about navigating the professional world and workplace dynamics, earn a paycheck and gain other valuable skills and perspectives, while employers develop the next
Updated: December 20, 2021
economic forecast 2022Stop making New Year's resolutions. Start doing this!
Updated: December 20, 2021While we are focused on wrapping up 2021 business, while trying to focus on the spirit of the holiday season, all with an eye on January and beyond, it's that time of year when people are anticipating the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions.
Updated: December 20, 2021
Economic forecast 2022The Worcester renaissance
Updated: December 20, 2021As Worcester commemorates its 300th anniversary next year, there will be much to celebrate. Clearly, the city is enjoying a renaissance.
Updated: December 20, 2021
10 things10 Things I know about ... Gender
Updated: December 6, 2021Sex, sexuality, and gender are terms often used interchangeably. However, they are three distinct facets of who we are.
Updated: December 6, 2021
know howThe workplace, post-pandemic
Updated: December 6, 2021In less than two years’ time, COVID-19 may have forever changed the workforce landscape. While many businesses have returned – or are in the process of returning – to the office, others have opted for continued remote or hybrid models.
Updated: December 6, 2021
the hustle is realWho gets my Nikes?
Updated: December 6, 2021As small business owners, we are typically preoccupied with day-to-day operations, staffing, financial decisions, and everything else coming along with our livelihood.
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101: Workplace inclusion
Updated: December 6, 2021Inclusion means ensuring all voices are heard, with opinions considered and the value of all made evident.
Updated: December 6, 2021 
know howPrepare for the end of the employee retention tax credit
Updated: November 22, 2021ERTC is a fully refundable tax credit employers can claim if they kept employees on payroll in 2020/2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the ERTC is to help employers bounce back from the fallout of the pandemic and regain economic
Updated: November 22, 2021- 101
101: Rude emails
Updated: November 22, 2021Rude work emails are unfortunately an issue most of us have faced at one time or another. Here are some things to know and ways to handle these unwelcome inbox invaders.
Updated: November 22, 2021 
10 things10 Things I know about ... Public speaking
Updated: November 22, 2021Effective public speaking is a necessary skill in all walks of life.
Updated: November 22, 2021
outside the boxShow me the money!
Updated: November 22, 2021How we spend our money tells a lot about who we are and what we care about, as individuals and as business professionals.
Updated: November 22, 2021
AdviceHere’s what employers should know about OSHA’s vaccine mandate
November 9, 2021Covered employers should determine what they need to do in order to comply. Broadly, the new rule’s requirements can be broken down into three main categories.
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the hustle is real
How I prepared to leave my first baby for my second
Updated: November 8, 2021One of the first things I had to come to terms with is I’ve worked for nine years in my bakery, and I deserve to take time off to be with my newborn baby. This was harder than it seemed.
Updated: November 8, 2021 
10 things10 Things I know about ... Buying cyber insurance
Updated: November 8, 2021Determine the nature of risks like storage of personal information, wire transfers, liabilities, cost of downtime, loss of stakeholder confidence, reputation or business, to identify the right type of insurance to buy.
Updated: November 8, 2021
