Archive for June 2025
The price-cut picture is changing as home listings rise and buyers gain leverage
After years of low inventory, home listings are on the rise in many neighborhoods. It’s giving buyers more leverage — and fueling price cuts. Read More
Read MoreWaltham software company ZoomInfo cuts workforce by 6%
The company, which has a large Waltham office, will cut 6% of global workforce to focus on upmarket strategy and profitability. Read More
Read MoreBoston Scientific lists 24-acre Minnesota campus for sale
The company will consider a sale-leaseback on the property through mid-2026 as it seeks to move operations to another Minnesota site. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know, and I’ve got the blues
Good morning, Boston. Happy birthday to both Kim Deal and Joey Santiago, original members of the Boston band Pixies. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your busy Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreMy day working at the Cambridge Innovation Center
After my last experience working at a co-working space for a day, I decided to do it again — this time at the Cambridge Innovation Center. Read More
Read MoreHighly skilled immigrants are underemployed; more support needed, data shows
A new report sheds light on the challenges faced by highly skilled immigrants in Massachusetts as they navigate the complexities of credential validation and job searching in their adopted country. Read More
Read MoreScams and AI tools are wrecking the job market
Job seekers are having to navigate new obstacles in their hunt for work, and it’s shaking their faith in the process. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Tech CEO says now is the time for AI adoption
A noted CEO says companies that fail to start adopting artificial-intelligence tools now will get left behind as the technology rapidly advances. Find out who’s issuing the warning, and learn how hospitality industry executives are reacting to early dynamics in this year’s summer travel season in this week’s The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreBankruptcy filings fall in eastern Mass. despite ongoing business challenges
So far this year, the pace of local business bankruptcies appears to be slower than in 2024. But the risks of insolvency aren’t going away. Read More
Read MoreSupreme Court just made it easier to sue an employer
Experts say employers should review their anti-discrimination policies in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that could be seen as a “wake-up call” for businesses. Read More
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