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Opinion

  • viewpoint

    New data on the return to work

    Jesse Harriot Updated: August 16, 2021

    The Great Resignation. The Turnover Tsunami. The Big Quit. Whatever you’re calling it, it should be on your mind.

    Jesse Harriot Updated: August 16, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Shake up your recruiting methods

    Jody Robie Updated: July 26, 2021

    There’s a majority who want to hire from their alma mater but an even larger majority who prioritize diversity. So, how can we reconcile this?

    Jody Robie Updated: July 26, 2021
  • a thousand words

    A Thousand Words: EcoTarium employees unionize

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: July 26, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: July 26, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Important attributes of effective leaders

    Jean Paul Paulynice Updated: June 21, 2021

    Leadership development is an important topic. Just look at the business development aisle at a bookstore, with countless books on the topic.

    Jean Paul Paulynice Updated: June 21, 2021
  • a thousand words

    A Thousand Words: QCC debt forgiveness

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 21, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 21, 2021
  • A thousand words

    A Thousand Words: JetBlue returns to Worcester

    Ramón L. Sandoval June 7, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval June 7, 2021
  • viewpoint

    The new normal must uplift Black businesses

    Courtney J. Brunson and Samuel M. Gebru Updated: June 7, 2021

    As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control loosens mask guidelines for the vaccinated and as Gov. Charlie Baker lifts coronavirus restrictions, residents have begun to rebuild with the aim of helping things “return to normal.” But normal never worked.

    Courtney J. Brunson and Samuel M. Gebru Updated: June 7, 2021
  • Viewpoint

    Phishing is the worst thing for your business. Just ask Colonial Pipeline.

    Michele Drolet Updated: May 24, 2021

    We learned a few things from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack: fuel travels at 5 mph, and despite the FBI’s advisory against paying cybercriminals, Colonial’s vast 5,500-mile infrastructure for moving fuel couldn’t wait.

    Michele Drolet Updated: May 24, 2021
  • A Thousand Words

    A Thousand Words: Minority cannabis entrepreneurs' investor burden

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 24, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: May 24, 2021
  • Letter from the Editor

    The legacy of Grant Welker

    Brad Kane Updated: April 26, 2021

    On May 3, WBJ readers will no longer enjoy the privilege of stories from News Editor Grant Welker. That benefit will belong to Boston Business Journal, as Grant returns to the city where he lived before Worcester.

    Brad Kane Updated: April 26, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Opinion: Congress must take action on cannabis banking bill

    James T. Brett Updated: April 26, 2021

    Massachusetts is among a growing number of states with legalized cannabis products for both medicinal and recreational use.

    James T. Brett Updated: April 26, 2021
  • a thousand words

    A Thousand Words: Worcester tech firm wins NASA contract

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: April 26, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: April 26, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Early college is a successful investment

    Timothy Murray and Mary Jo Marion Updated: April 12, 2021

    High school students in Worcester represent the possibility of great achievement, not only for themselves but for their community. Yet the road to success is not always smooth or equal due to economic and racial disparities.

    Timothy Murray and Mary Jo Marion Updated: April 12, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Worcester de-risked

    Jon Weaver Updated: March 26, 2021

    In venture capital, there is a major focus on de-risking a company to the point where an investor feels comfortable putting money in.

    Jon Weaver Updated: March 26, 2021
  • editorial cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Throwing out standardized tests

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: March 26, 2021

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: March 26, 2021
  • viewpoint

    Give employees the emotional skills to work remotely

    Jean Paul Paulynice Updated: March 15, 2021

    We have seen boarded-up storefronts, bankruptcies, and hallmarks of American capitalism fall. While some businesses have tried to adapt, others such as Hertz and retail giants like JCPenney have succumbed to the economic strain. What can your

    Jean Paul Paulynice Updated: March 15, 2021