Profit from age-blind hiring
James Connell | Age-Friendly Rhode Island executive director
Want a competitive advantage? Recruit and retain a multigenerational workforce! Bring together individuals of all ages and...
Robots could help restaurants struggling with labor shortage
Customers at Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar in Providence may have noticed a certain restaurant employee that stands out from the others.
Or rather, rolls...
RIHub partnering with colleges and universities to help cultivate local startups
In recent years, Rhode Island’s entrepreneurial community – once a relatively quiet landscape – has made significant strides, says RIHub Executive Director Annette Tonti,...
Give RIC scholarship to help lure students
A 33% decline in enrollment at Rhode Island College over the last decade should be sounding alarm bells on campus and at the Statehouse.
The...
What’s a ‘gig’? In this economy, it’s crucial to know
The “gig” economy has captured the attention of technology futurists, journalists, academics and policymakers.
“Future of work” discussions tend toward two extremes: breathless excitement at...
Who’s on the Board?
Top executive: Laurie White, president
Year founded: 1868
Mission statement: The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce focuses on matters that are top of mind in business...
Going green
Has your company implemented eco-friendly elements in the workplace to save energy?
Yes: 60%
No: 20%
No, but we’re in the process of implementing them: 20%
What eco-friendly...
McKee prioritizes tax cuts, education in $13.8B budget for fiscal 2024
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released a $13.75 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year, an increase of $148.6 million...
KIDS COUNT: Racial disparities remain in R.I. education
PROVIDENCE – Racial and ethnic disparities still exist in various aspects in education across all grades in Rhode Island, according to Rhode Island KIDS...
CODAC mobile clinic continues to operate despite cease-and-desist order from city
WOONSOCKET – The future of the mobile clinic that has been operating on the property of the nonprofit Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket since...
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