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By Wednesday, we are often counting the time until our weekends start, but they don’t always meet our expectations. Sometimes, on Sunday evening, we wonder what happened to the weekend. So, how do we make the most of our weekends? If you want weekends that meet and exceed your expectations, here are a few ways...

You’ve been offered a new position, but the salary is not what you hoped to receive. However, is a higher salary always the best measuring stick when it’s decision time? Here are eight benefits you could negotiate to include or improve in lieu of a higher base pay. Health insurance: Depending on your and your family’s...

Boston is the “hot spot” – one of America’s greatest cities. People flock to Boston from across the country to embrace and absorb its history and beauty but, like anywhere, the residents of a city get used to its grandeur and tend to leave for vacation. Why not take a staycation this Labor Day weekend...

Selecting the top Information Technology (IT) certifications can be challenging because of the myriad options. A career in IT can branch in many directions. For example, you can choose to set up networks, pursue web design, provide application or cloud support, manage system or application security, deal in cybersecurity, or a multitude of other IT...

Contract work is an option in nearly every industry, and not just at the entry level. Even the management positions offer options for contract work, although it’s usually coined as an interim position. A contract job is a temporary employment agreement for a predetermined length. Some contract positions are contract-to-hire, meaning that you have the...

If you want to succeed in your career, good work habits are essential. They make you a more valuable employee, increase your job satisfaction and improve your work relationships. A happy personal life will bolster a successful work life. Consequently, many of these habits apply to both aspects of our lives. Don’t bring a problem...

Successful CFOs must have a variety of skills and competencies to steer their companies through choppy financial waters. Some are relevant for all executive positions, and others are specific to the top financial officer. Skills and competencies that apply to all jobs: Know the business. Understand how your company makes money and how all employees...

“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and all the memories we’ve made along the way.” – Unknown Despite an overwhelming work and stress load and a desire for improved work-life balance, many professionals are skipping vacation. Of course, there are various reasons for saying no, or at...

Are you feeling stagnated? Is that inner voice suggesting that there should be more to your career than your current status? Summer is a great time to step back, evaluate your professional journey, and ensure you are on the best path. Whether you change direction or give your career a boost, these tactics will help...

Boston is where it’s at on July 4th. This year they celebrate their 40th annual Harborfest, bringing live entertainment, historical reenactments, a chowder fest, and fireworks to the downtown area from Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th. The Boston 4th of July parade is 9:00 – 10:30 am, starting at City Hall Plaza and...