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Healey seeks to end broker-fee requirements for renters
Gov. Maura Healey will seek to eliminate requirements that renters pay a broker fee to score an apartment. New York City took a similar step last year. Read More
Read MoreMassMutual CEO takes chair role at Boston Federal Reserve
The new chair succeeds Corey Thomas as leader of the Boston Fed. Thomas also heads Boston cybersecurity firm Rapid7. Read More
Read MoreMassMutual CEO takes chair role at Boston Federal Reserve
The new chair succeeds Corey Thomas as leader of the Boston Fed. Thomas also heads Boston cybersecurity firm Rapid7. Read More
Read MoreNew year, new bill: Wu again tries to hike commercial property taxes
The mayor looks to rebuild momentum for the much-debated proposal, now that homeowners have received their tax bills, but the opposition that killed the measure last month is still there. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: A look at how housing affordability changed in 2024
Today, we’re looking at the Biden-era workplace reform efforts that will likely change under the incoming Trump administration, six major landlords that have been added to an antitrust lawsuit and a tech giant that’s planning layoffs. But first, let’s take a look at at how housing affordability changed in 2024. Read More
Read MoreiRobot drops $50M in market cap on wider expected losses in Q4
That’s not the first time that the Roomba maker has updated its own projections as it tries to steer the business back on track following the collapse of its deal with Amazon. Read More
Read MoreChase bank to bring employees back to office 5 days a week
A memo from the financial services giant read: “Developing effective teams and maintaining a vibrant, healthy culture are clearly key for our success – and we believe best achieved through working together in person.” Read More
Read MoreDecember M&A deals: Hubspot, SmartBear and Loop
December saw more mergers and acquisitions than the months prior, with a few instances of reverse mergers. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how HR managers are using AI tools in the hiring process
Most human-resources managers want to further embrace AI tools, but the new technology doesn’t come without concerns. Read More
Read MoreBagel shop’s closure leaves hole downtown, and more retail news
Bruegger’s Bagels has closed its last downtown Boston shop, but another bagel shop has opened in the Seaport. Here’s more on that and other local retail news. Read More
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