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Beyond the Job Title: A Changing Landscape in Workplace Discrimination by Roundy, Michael

“…The U.S. Supreme Court recently changed the landscape for certain workplace discrimination claims with its decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, issued in…”
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Our Wild West Workforce by Ebner, Allison

“…[...]I 've used it before to describe the landscape that HR professionals were managing during the pandemic. The Baby Boomers are on their way out of the…”
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Know Your Ratios: How to Measure the Financial Health of a Construction Company by Nash, Matthew

“…Solvency Ratios Debt-to-equity ratio indicates the proportion of debt used to finance the company's assets relative to shareholders' equity. No single ratio…”
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A Regulatory Minefield: What Employers Should Know About Cannabis and the Workplace by Ortiz, Jason, Reall, Elaine

“…Federal Stance and Future Legislation Cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 illicit substance under federal law. [...]24 states have legalized marijuana…”
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Cooling Trend: Construction Sector Remains Busy, but Some Clients Are Hitting Pause Button by O'Brien, George

“…[...]it's been ringing a little less often (in a figurative sense) over the past several months, said Jodice, president of Bloomfield, Conn.-based PDS…”
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A Passion for Service by Bednar, Joseph

“…[...]it feels good" After longtime (as in 49 years) President and CEO Henry Thomas announced his retirement in the spring of 2023, Frisby was named to that…”
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North Adams Enjoys Institutional Advancement by O'Brien, George

“…Professionally ... she is now system vice president and CEO of NAHR, now part of Berkshire Health Systems, moving from an administrative role at BHS to leading…”
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Pink Powe: Three Decades Later, Rays of Hope Continues to Broaden Its Impact by O'Brien, George

“…To Tobin, director of Annual Events and Giving for the Baystate Health Foundation and a breast-cancer survivor herself, that hug conveys that Rays of Hope…”
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More Than a Safe Space: Cancer Connection Continues to Provide Crucial Support Services by Bednar, Joseph

“…[...]thinking back to 2000, when founders Jackie Walker and Deb Orgera a place launched for people the Northampton-based to come and talk, if they nonprofit,…”
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Down to a Science: Inventor Mike Garjian Perfects System for Carbon Removal by O'Brien, George

“…[...]standing in front of a massive manufacturing space in downtown Holyoke, complete with overhead cranes, where waterwheels, used to generate hydropower,…”
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Patient Approach: Doctors Can Take Steps to Improve Efficiencies, Manage Time by Krupienski, James T

“…Improving the efficiency of your practice workflow is an area where your electronic health records (EHR) system may come into play. A review of this process…”
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Rules of the Road: Stay Safe by Preparing for Holiday Driving Season by Dowd, Jack

“…Basic Car Maintenance If you've been putting off an oil change and haven't checked your tire pressure in a while, take a little time to get your car ready for…”
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Ready for the Storm: Property Owners Should Take Steps to Protect Assets from Weather Events by Bednar, Joseph

“…Alex Bennett, vice president of Business Development at Pearson Wallace, agreed. Regularly inspect buildings for vulnerabilities and repair any damage to…”
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Wilbraham Balances Growth, Small-town Feel by O'Brien, George

“…Like many young people who grow up in Western Mass., Mike Trombley left this region to start his professional career and then returned because of the quality…”
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Fired Up: Easthampton Chamber's ignite Conference Aims to Help Businesses Succeed by Bednar, Joseph

“…According to Cybercrime magazine, 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of falling victim to a data breach or cyberattack. With a tight…”
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Challenges Continue for Local Farms by Korman, Philip

“…While economic and climate conditions have continued to shift, there's one factor that continues to put pressure on local farms and our local food system: the…”
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Change the Way You Listen: In Doing So, Increase Presence and Evolve Your Leadership by Graziano, Margaret

“…Learning to truly listen and engage with whomever you are talking to enables connection, builds trust, and elevates flow across the board. Listening for New…”
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View to the Future?: Discovery High Students Get Taste of Working World by O'Brien, George

“…[...]the relocation of Discovery High to a downtown office tower might become a model for what other cities can do with office space that isn't needed anymore…”
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Tools to Grow: Conference Brings Together Library, Lawyers for Civil Rights by Bednar, Joseph

“…Roz Freeman recognizes and values the connection between civil rights and economic justice, which is why she's gratified by the work being done by BizGrow, an…”
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Behind the Scary Words by Bass, Zach

“…Since Black Monday in 1987, when the U.S. stock market fell roughly 20% in one day, we have only seen four of these events: * 2000-02: The stock market is…”
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