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Opinion

  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Highest-paid CEO in Central Mass.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: July 22, 2024

    For the third year in a row, TJX Cos. Inc. President and CEO Ernie Herrman was the highest-paid CEO in Central Massachusetts. Herrman earned $22.2 million in total compensation for fiscal 2023, nearly 1,496 times more than the corporation’s median

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: July 22, 2024
  • Opinion

    Viewpoint: Good news about local news

    Mark Henderson Updated: June 24, 2024

    Yes, newspapers, the institutions we generally think of when considering the state of media, have seen more than their share of declines. However, most of us who care about local news and for a generation have been longing for what was, we are

    Mark Henderson Updated: June 24, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Central Mass. business confidence rising

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 24, 2024

    Central Massachusetts business leaders are mildly optimistic as to where the economy has gone and is going in 2024. According to results from WBJ's Midyear Economic Survey, 64% of respondents said the local economy would improve either significantly

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 24, 2024
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Getting state diversity certification is worth it for your business

    Julia Becker Collins Updated: June 10, 2024

    While the application process can be long with exhaustive documentation and wait times, the opportunities it unlocks absolutely make it worth it.

    Julia Becker Collins Updated: June 10, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Cannabis Control Commission drama

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 10, 2024

    Tensions were high at a May 23 Cannabis Control Commission meeting when one commission said another another had done something to create intense upheaval, discord, and instability.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 10, 2024
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees

    Connie Askin Updated: May 27, 2024

    A female mentor may both wield skills differently than men and may be more likely to invest in their mentee’s development.

    Connie Askin Updated: May 27, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Saint Vincent's labor troubles

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 27, 2024

    Saint Vincent Hospital of Worcester continues to be embroiled in contentious litigation and negotiations stemming from accusations from employees claiming unsafe working conditions and unfair treatment.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 27, 2024
  • Opinion

    Viewpoint: DEIB brings positive change

    Ken Bates and Stephen Osei-Bonsu Updated: May 13, 2024

    Amid a growing national backlash at diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in the workplace and at educational institutions around the country, it is imperative to advocate for the profound importance of DEIB and its transformative

    Ken Bates and Stephen Osei-Bonsu Updated: May 13, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Jack's Abby to buy Wormtown

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 13, 2024

    Jack’s Abby Brewing in Framingham announced on April 26 it would acquire Wormtown Brewery of Worcester.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 13, 2024
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Remembering Larry Lucchino

    Timothy Murray Updated: April 15, 2024

    Larry revolutionized how baseball parks are built, and recruiting him to move the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester and build Polar Park was an opportunity to redevelop 21 acres of property contaminated for 40+ years to create a true mixed-use district

    Timothy Murray Updated: April 15, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: New cannabis business association

    Ramón L. Sandoval April 15, 2024

    The upstart Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition is seeking to provide a unified, local voice for the struggling marijuana industry.

    Ramón L. Sandoval April 15, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Worcester Housing Authority needs state funding

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: April 1, 2024

    The Worcester Housing Authority has said it needs more state funding to complete its planned expansion projects.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: April 1, 2024
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Congress must act to ensure digital equity

    James T. Brett Updated: April 1, 2024

    Since its launch in December 2021, ACP has helped 23 million American households gain access to affordable broadband, including nearly 370,000 in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, funding for the program is expected to run out as soon as April.

    James T. Brett Updated: April 1, 2024
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Saint Vincent's regulatory troubles

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: March 18, 2024

    Following complaints by nurses, the nonprofit accrediting organization The Joint Commission says Saint Vincent Hospital needs to provide evidence of quality of care in order to keep its voluntarily accreditation.

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: March 18, 2024
  • Opinion

    Viewpoint: Advancing wellness in the post-COVID workplace

    Valerie Wedge Updated: March 18, 2024

    Employers who have invested in a comprehensive, holistic mental and physical wellness program find this approach has helped foster a positive work culture, a diverse workforce, and an inclusive environment valuing the organization’s greatest asset:

    Valerie Wedge Updated: March 18, 2024
  • Opinion

    Viewpoint: Mentoring is good for your career and your soul

    Connie Askin Updated: March 4, 2024

    As an employer, if you implement a mentorship program at your company, you will see significant benefits, including increased retention and decreased burnout.

    Connie Askin Updated: March 4, 2024