Archive for August 2020

Office amenities like ping-pong tables and in-house gyms were once a big draw to attract and retain talent. But the coronavirus pandemic has many tech companies wondering if they need large physical offices. Read More

The Sutton-based company that makes and sells Christmas figurines, ornaments and other products launched a major push about 12 years ago to digitally market and sell more of its collectibles directly to customers. Read More

Two offshore wind companies signed the lease agreements to use the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal as a staging area and deployment base for their projects just south of Martha’s Vineyard. Read More

An industrywide slash in head count would present a dire prospect for local economies, as airports — including Logan International in Boston — often rank among a region’s largest employers. Read More

As a drought expands across Massachusetts, cranberry growers said recent dry conditions have compounded other weather issues, leading them to lean towards a more conservative estimate for cranberry production this year. Read More

Those of us struggling to work from home might want to pay closer attention to how our children are doing it. Read More

The board of General Electric Co. extended CEO Larry Culp’s contract by two years as his turnaround efforts have run into a global pandemic. Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the higher education sector, forcing institutions to rethink how to deliver quality education more flexibly — and executive education is no exception. Read More

This year’s guide has even more colleges and universities represented than last year, and we hope this data will be helpful as readers look to grow their careers and expand the professional opportunities. Read More

A former employee at Bank of America is accused of embezzling $1.5 million and using the money to buy luxury items, including a Porsche SUV. Read More