Posts by ericg
Boston startup whisperer David Chang to leave Hunt Club
Chang is known in the Boston tech scene as a prolific early-stage investor, with more than 100 angel checks under his belt. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: What trend of Gen Z candidates ‘ghosting’ companies says about hiring
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at how Gen Z is upending the job interview process, jobs with the highest and lowest turnover rates, and more. Read More
Read MoreNew office building development grinds to a halt
It is going to be a while before Massachusetts sees any more big impacts to the skyline despite zoning changes. Read More
Read MoreMcKinsey survey finds cost of living a barrier to Mass. competitiveness
The cost of doing business, the cost of living, and the quality of infrastructure are all barriers to doing business in the state, according to the new report. Read More
Read MoreBoston’s property assessments questioned; city accused of secret tax hikes
Pioneer New England Legal Foundation claims that taxpayers who appealed their commercial property taxes to the city are being penalized without notice. Read More
Read MoreBC facility workers approve new 3-year contract
Boston College facilities workers voted yes on a new union contract, establishing a training fund to increase upward mobility for workers and increase wages. Read More
Read MoreBankruptcy of major job-sites company signals end of ‘post and pray’ recruitment era
CareerBuilder + Monster’s bankruptcy reflects a seismic shift in how employers are finding talent. Read More
Read MoreWu makes case for zoning changes at downtown luncheon
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu focused on her administration’s efforts to reform city zoning in a luncheon Thursday in front of 200 businesspeople in Boston. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: As Mass. unemployment rises, UI reform stagnates
Long term, state officials need to rein in Massachusetts’ out-of-control unemployment insurance system. Employers are paying too much. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Median earners can’t afford to buy in most major housing markets
An analysis by Realtor.com of the top 50 housing markets in the United States found only three are considered affordable for median earners. Read More
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