Let's take a look at what economics tell us about a ban on non-compete agreements starting with Coase.
In a world of no transaction costs and complete information, who holds the right shouldn't have real effects on the economy but it will have distributional effects. [1/x]

Mark your calendar: Wednesday, 4/24 at 10AM is UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) #UMassGives Power Hour! $2,000 for this donor-funded program would be a game changer. I’ll be supporting UWiL, will you? fb.me/e/3alWwTQN4

Organizations interested in applying for the Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program grant are invited to join us during our upcoming Office Hours on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 9:30-10:30 am via Zoom. Click here to register: buff.ly/4aHrC4H

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NEW BLOG 👷‍♀ We need more #WomenInConstruction to fulfill the promise of the historic federal infrastructure investments, and that means making construction workplaces safer & more inclusive. With OSHA_DOL, we lay out 5️⃣ ways employers can do just that. blog.dol.gov/2024/04/18/5-w…

NEW MASS. SMALL BIZ SURVEY: Cost of housing, living pose biggest challenges for small businesses looking to hire / retain employees in Massachusetts. Most are looking to hire and just 15% say filling positions is easy in Mass. massincpolling.com/the-topline/sm…

Here's a rundown of March's unemployment and job estimates. Preliminary data suggests the Education and Health Services sector gained the most jobs last month.

ICYMI: Visit Mass.gov/LWD-News for the full briefing

As a state with the nation’s greatest minds & innovators, we have a mandate to lead the clean energy revolution. Visiting Boston Metal this morning with Maura Healey & MA EOED proved that Massachusetts is a fantastic place for climatetech companies to start, grow, and thrive.

If you are interested in registered apprenticeship but need more guidance, experienced career counselors at MassHire can help you. Visit Mass.gov/MDCS/Contact for more information.

It's #GivingDay Northeastern U. and I got on Mix 104.1 #GoodVibeTribe with Karson & Kennedy to ask you to support our C2C Impact Engine at Northeastern University #SummerJobs program! Listen below and donate here TODAY:
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Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum - Building Our Future Workforce Together - May 9, 2024 - Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce business.worcesterchamber.org/events/details…

MBI needs your help identifying locations across the state in need of high-speed internet service for the upcoming BEAD Challenge Process! Join us tomorrow for a webinar at 11 a.m. for MA-based organizations to learn more about the process: broadband.masstech.org/node/17981

So other than earthquakes and blotting out the sun, this weekend should be normal.

Woah.

MBR was delighted to co-host a discussion on sustainability and climate tech in collaboration with the NACD New England focused on how strategies of companies, their Boards, and states to promote sustainability translate into improved competitiveness and stakeholder value.

A great way to end the day at the UMass Amherst Women into Leadership Fireside Chat - w Kim Driscoll & team: MA EOED Secy Hao, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, Secy of Transpo Monica Tibbits-Nutt & HHS Secy Kate Walsh - role models for the young future leaders part of UWIL!

.MassLWD MA Energy Environment You were with us in spirit! UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL)

Many thanks to the Healey-Driscoll cabinet for making our 10th #UWiL Celebration a success! These young women are going to be our leaders in no time. #GoUMass #UCanUWiL UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL)

Major progress! The data are clear that when people have access to transportation they have access to opportunity - education, jobs, health care, etc. Financial barriers limit access. So much more work to be done, but definitely cause to celebrate today. bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/met…

Excited to be back at UMass for UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) ‘s 10th anniversary with some serious #mapoli star power!!