Posted on April 28, 2015
A new report endorsed by the city is taking a close look at diversity jobs in Boston. Boston’s first ever Workforce Profile Report examines the racial and gender makeup of Boston’s municipal employee base. The report analyzes annual pay rate disparities at the Cabinet, Department Head, and throughout each department, and highlights current initiatives and […]
Posted on April 24, 2015
The mayor is having an important discussion about wages for Boston jobs. Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined nearly 200 business leaders at the Omni Parker House for an event discussing the disparities in wage equity that remain in Boston. “Closing the wage gap requires a multifaceted approach,” Mayor Walsh said. “We have to create more […]
Posted on April 9, 2015
The Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) have received $18 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which could create Boston security jobs. Past funding has supported initiatives in communications interoperability by providing the capability to allow first responders to clearly and seamlessly communicate with one another and in running Urban […]
Posted on April 2, 2015
A new ordinance creating Boston’s first-ever parental leave policy will be affecting people city Boston city jobs. The Councilors’ Ordinance contains the Mayor’s policy of granting up to six weeks of Paid Parental Leave to both men and women, as well as same-sex couples, who have worked for the City for at least one year. […]
Posted on March 22, 2015
A new initiative by the city is creating more Boston jobs. The mayor just signed an executive order creating the Veteran-Owned Small Business Development Initiative, aimed at increasing participation of veteran owned small businesses in City contracting opportunities. The Small and Local Business Enterprise Office (SLBE) will conduct outreach to identify Veteran Owned Small Businesses […]
Posted on March 9, 2015
The newest game the city has launched, Boston Bingo, is intended to boost local Boston jobs and businesses. “Boston Bingo is a creative way for residents to come together and support our local economy as we continue to recover from the historic amount of snow Boston has received this winter,” said Mayor Walsh. The cards […]
Posted on March 3, 2015
Boston Housing Authority’s Whittier Street Public Housing Development in Roxbury is part of a Plan for Transformation for the site and surrounding neighborhood, which will create Boston construction jobs. “We really want to improve people’s lives in a comprehensive way through housing but also through insuring they have the supports they need to learn, grow, […]
Posted on February 18, 2015
The market for Boston IT jobs looks good, as it would appear that key markets in these cities saw above average pay increases, according to a new survey from Dice.com. Several key markets saw above-average pay increases including Boston and Chicago up three percent year/year to $97,288 and $88,866, respectively. Dallas ($91,674) and New York […]
Posted on February 8, 2015
An agreement with Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will create more Boston jobs. Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will invest $45M in transportation improvements to the City of Boston and the area surrounding the casino site. The City of Boston will receive $30M over 10 years for local capital projects in East Boston, and will receive a minimum of […]
Posted on February 3, 2015
The all-time high graduation rate around the city will have a positive impact on Boston jobs. Data released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shows the 2014 four-year graduation rate for BPS stands at 66.7 percent up from 65.9 percent in 2013, continuing an upward trend since 2006 when that figure was […]