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Opinion

  • Viewpoint

    The business community needs to teach financial literacy

    Martin F. Connors, Jr. April 15, 2019

    Massachusetts has earned a failing grade in teaching financial literacy to our high school students for three studies in a row, going all the way back to 2013.

    Martin F. Connors, Jr. April 15, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    “The best person gets the job” is a myth

    Yuisa Pérez Chionchio April 1, 2019

    Human resources departments are the gatekeepers to the professional success of our employees and ultimately our organizations.

    Yuisa Pérez Chionchio April 1, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    Be cautiously optimistic about 2019

    William F. Donahue March 18, 2019

    It would be a head-in-the-sand mentality for electrical contractors not to brace for a bit of a tremor by the time 2020 rolls around.

    William F. Donahue March 18, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Women of color must lead by example

    Melanie Bonsu February 18, 2019

    While the political arena offers a glimmer of hope, it's a fleeting one as the business world still shows little progress for women of color.

    Melanie Bonsu February 18, 2019
  • VIEWPOINT

    WooSox stadium deal about more than numbers

    Bruce Mendelsohn February 4, 2019

    Looking solely at the numbers, Worcester's deal to bring the Pawtucket Red Sox to town ain't a good deal. Depending on how we define economic benefit, it may turn out to be a bad deal.

    Bruce Mendelsohn February 4, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Feds must focus on trade, infrastructure

    James T. Brett January 21, 2019

    As the 116th Congress commences this month, it does so with a daunting to-do list. Most urgently, leaders on Capitol Hill must come to an agreement with the president to end the shutdown.

    James T. Brett January 21, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Be diligent against marijuana use

    Christopher Dik January 7, 2019

    The right to legally go one toke over the line will impact employers.

    Christopher Dik January 7, 2019
  • The struggle is real

    Why I know all of my staff's birthdays

    Renee Diaz December 10, 2018

    For the past six Thanksgivings, I was exhausted around my family. Thanks to 26 people, that didn't happen this year.

    Renee Diaz December 10, 2018
  • viewpoint

    Dual-tax rate hurts Worcester

    Alex Guardiola December 10, 2018

    Since 1984, the city council has shifted a portion of the residential tax burden over to the business property tax payers. By doing so, it puts Worcester at a competitive disadvantage to its surrounding communities.

    Alex Guardiola December 10, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Mentoring takes a village

    Luis Pedraja November 26, 2018

    Research shows a young person with a mentor is more likely to be successful not only on an academic level, but professional and personal ones.

    Luis Pedraja November 26, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Support the WooSox public investment

    Donna Truex November 12, 2018

    With investment pumping into developments all over the city, people throughout Massachusetts are talking about Worcester. Yet, the public investment largely spurring this revitalization has been maligned.

    Donna Truex November 12, 2018
  • Focus on outstanding women in business

    Successful women shape our community

    Amy Lynn Chase October 29, 2018

    I can't even count the number of times another female business leader in Worcester has offered me a helping hand.

    Amy Lynn Chase October 29, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Question 1 is a bad investment

    Douglas S. Brown October 29, 2018

    Massachusetts residents will soon go to the polls to consider Question 1, a ballot measure mandating specific nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in all hospitals.

    Douglas S. Brown October 29, 2018
  • Letter to the editor

    To the editor: Question 1 will improve hospital care

    October 29, 2018

    Question 1 was put on the ballot to establish the same benefits here that are in California's healthcare system.

    October 29, 2018
  • The struggle is real

    Being a baker is not my dream job

    Renee Diaz October 15, 2018

    After one too many mishaps at The Queen's Cups and an obvious lack of leadership, it was time to address what was going on.

    Renee Diaz October 15, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Be cautious in assessing changes in median income

    David Lewis Schaefer October 15, 2018

    Much caution needs to be exercised in interpreting figures regarding supposed changes in local income.

    David Lewis Schaefer October 15, 2018