by dankeelan | Jul 11, 2023 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers
As a young Massachusetts state senator, I was active in the welfare reform debates in the mid-1990s. Our hope was to make sure that public benefits got to the people who needed help the most, which meant we spent a lot of time talking about preventing waste, fraud and...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2023 | Unions
This year, workers from GrowNYC and FRESHFARM, two sustainable food access nonprofits in New York City and the Washington, D.C. metro area respectively, formed unions. Workers who support and organize farmers markets, compost programs, and other initiatives will begin...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2023 | Remote Work, U.S. Economy
The U.S. housing map is being redrawn as work-from-home makes renters and home buyers more mobile and more likely to choose a place to live based on factors such as weather and tax rates rather than proximity to their workplace. Employers, including companies such as...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2023 | Jobs, Remote Work, Tips
Many employees gravitate toward the flexibility of remote jobs these days. But what if you’re a recent grad with no experience? Or someone seeking a career change? Fortunately, a traditional 9-to-5 isn’t your only option. There are plenty of entry-level...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2023 | Leadership, Women
In 2015, when Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper was named the first female police chief of Northampton, she said she had never thought much about her gender. However, since taking the position, Kasper said she has begun to think a lot more about the impact she has...
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