How to make a sincere first impression



How to make a sincere first impression

From: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/

You can spot a phony a mile away. You got to where you are in business by developing that skill — which prospects might actually buy if you work with them and who is wasting your time.

Getting …

Leader Time: How to convey messages more effectively



Leader Time: How to convey messages more effectively

From: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/

Question 1:

My boss says I need to “get to the bottom line” faster and clarify my message. What do you suggest?

As a leader, you must be skilled at conveying messages clearly, effectively and quickly. Your …

5 top reasons people quit their jobs



5 top reasons people quit their jobs

From: bizjournals.com/boston/

Most business owners will admit that one of the more costly portions of managing a business is training new employees.

Turnover causes disruptions in the workflow, increased workloads for those who stay on the job, and uses huge …

War for tech talent escalates



War for tech talent escalates

From: betaboston.com

You don’t know quite what it means to be wanted, desired — practically stalked — if you are not a techie in Boston right now, especially one who might consider switching jobs.

Recruiters ping you on LinkedIn to …

Why employee classification continues to cause confusion



Why employee classification continues to cause confusion

From: bizjournals.com

Lately, employers have been hearing a lot about independent contractors being wrongfully classified.

Though an important issue — and one that companies should carefully consider — this is not another article urging employers to examine their independent contractor …

Massachusetts emerges as a robot industry powerhouse



Massachusetts emerges as a robot industry powerhouse

From: betaboston.com

Seventeen years ago, Helen Greiner was scrambling to find investors to back her company’s development of a robot that would clean people’s houses. As she made the rounds of venture capitalists, the responses ranged from “You’re not an …