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?An unusual labor market? makes temp staffing unpredictable
Low unemployment with fears of a recession never far off is making for unpredictable times in the temporary work field.
5 keys to building high performing teams
In the following article, one of the top resources in New England for leadership and team development shares the secrets behind their model that has helped leaders all over the world make immediate and lasting change. At the end of every leadership team offsite we conduct, teams share their top reflections ? what they learned about themselves and what they will do differently to improve results. Hearing their reflections is hands down the most rewarding part of our roles as organizational advisors?
Editorial: State should monitor private equity's role in healthcare
It's time to mandate oversight of not just the nonprofit organizations but also the for-profit companies upon which residents rely for healthcare.
Officials launch program to combat youth sports betting
A group of lawmakers and sports officials are taking steps to combat the growing popularity of sports betting among young people.
Downtown Boston sees largest office tower sale in 5 years
As with many deals downtown since the pandemic, the acquisition comes at a substantial discount.
Mission Hill nursing home sued by families alleging 'intolerable' conditions
Families of patients are claiming the nursing home missed payments to vendors and staff, lack of supplies and threats to patient safety.
Wu seeks to shift more tax burden onto commercial owners
The proposal is meant to prevent a spike in residential tax bills due to declines in the values of offices and other commercial buildings. It must be approved by the state Legislature.
Waltham cancer biotech unveils Gilead deal ? and layoffs
The company is restructuring its team and reprioritizing its resources around two of its cancer drugs ? including one that just landed a deal with Gilead Sciences Inc.
Draper Labs to anchor new UMass Lowell development
The research nonprofit giant Draper Laboratories will move its microelectronics division to Lowell to anchor a major new mixed-use development planned next to the UMass Lowell campus.
Boston startup aims to help international students land jobs
The Harvard Business School spinout offers a bootcamp in networking to help bridge the cultural gap.