The Business Journals: Thought Leadership Series

Sponsored Content by ALKU: “Energy is definitely one of our core values, and it's not by accident,” said Becca Crossley, director of corporate affairs and operations at ALKU, a highly specialized staffing firm that connects clients with IT and life sciences experts. ALKU has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal for many years. In this podcast episode, Crossley dis...

In this podcast episode, Corey McCusker, partner at Citrin Cooperman, discusses how contractors are navigating high inflation in the construction industry. “While overall activity has increased in the last few months, there still exists a supply and demand issue with labor shortages from an aging workforce, geopolitical issues and a variety of other reasons,” McCusker says. Listen to the full epis...

Sponsored Content by KPMG: In this podcast episode, Kevin Bolen, principal and leader for AI transformation at KPMG, joins Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher at the Boston Business Journal, to discuss the value organizations are receiving from adopting AI so far. “There’s a lot of hype and noise out there in the marketplace,” Bolen says. “Leaders are concerned they’re falling behind on...

Sponsored Content by Citrin Cooperman: In this podcast episode, Justin Provencher, managing director, Citrin Cooperman, discusses findings from the 2026 Manufacturing and Distribution Pulse Survey Report . Each year, the firm gathers input from more than 500 industry leaders to understand performance trends, key challenges and where companies are investing for the future. Listen to the full episod...

In this conversation, Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Anissa Craig, Managing Director, Banking, at KPMG. Craig dives into cost optimization and cost transformation for financial services organizations. She distinguishes retooling versus re-engineering for true transformation, discusses building lasting cost accountability through a culture o...

In this podcast, Umar Farooq, executive vice president of healthcare services at Premera, discusses why healthcare affordability is a growing concern for employers. He also delves into Premera’s role in shaping the future of healthcare costs. “There is significant uncertainty in the benefits around healthcare costs, and that is what we’re solving for with our local employers, our local providers,...