Posts by ericg
Unlimited PTO was a popular post-pandemic perk. It’s now evolving.
Four years after many companies embraced unlimited paid-time-off policies, many employers are making changes. Here’s what’s different and best practices for making the policy work. Read More
Read MoreInternational students remain committed to American education, new report says
International students still want to study in the United States — despite the political turmoil around immigration visas and higher-ed funding cuts, according to a new report. Read More
Read MoreSouth Shore retail center approved for 300 apartments
Plymouth’s Colony Place shopping center has been approved for a 300-unit apartment building that will fill its last vacant piece of land. Read More
Read MoreOffice cluster with Takeda HQ refinances for $1.3B
A group of eight life sciences, health and technology buildings in Cambridge has been refinanced at a value of $1.3 billion. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Manufacturers, data-center developers make billion-dollar pledges
New projects from manufacturers and data-center developers aim to create jobs and inject billions of dollars into the economy. See who’s stepping up, and find out what questions hiring managers should be prepared to answer from prospective employees in today’s job market, in this week’s coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreStartups to Watch: Meet Duckbill, an AI personal assistant
Former Uber regional manager and Oscar Health COO has set out on her own to help busy people get help with their schedules by combining AI and human expertise. Read More
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard homeowners’ distillery placed under court-ordered control
The owners of Uncle Nearest, who have ties to a high-profile Martha’s Vineyard property, are now navigating complex legal waters as their company’s management hangs in the balance. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Health plans need to cover broader behavioral health services
Massachusetts launched a network of community behavioral health centers in 2023. But many health insurers don’t cover all of the services available there. A pending bill would address that. Read More
Read MoreMerger of two Cape chambers creates ‘more efficient’ advocate
The merger has bumped the chamber up from seventh to second place on our annual list of largest chambers in the state. Read More
Read MoreState auditor finds mismanagement, procedural inequities at Cannabis Control Commission
An audit of the state’s cannabis agency found that mismanagement and a lack of internal controls at the commission has resulted in lost revenue, violations of state regulations and procedural inequities. Read More
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