Archive for June 2022
Many employees and candidates want to see progress on DEI. This is the biggest hurdle to change.
Two years ago, many businesses made bold declarations about their DEI plans. An industry expert says a longtime hurdle continues to limit progress. Read More
Read MoreBoston public health officials recommend Covid shots for children 6 months and older
The Boston Public Health Commission recommended Tuesday afternoon that all Boston children and infants ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against Covid-19. Parents looking to book free vaccine appointments for their children can do so on the state’s Vax Finder website. Read More
Read MoreBoston-area hospitals still feeling pain brought on by pandemic
Hospitals are hoping for more government relief to help them get through the financial crisis that started with the pandemic and continues as patients become sicker and sicker before seeking treatment. Read More
Read MoreLogRocket grabs $25M, plans to hire dozens in Boston
The maker of analytics software has about 100 full-time workers in the Bay State, and plans to add another 30 to 40 employees in Greater Boston. Read More
Read MoreSomerville lab project to mark construction milestone this week
The new development is one of a handful of lab projects set to go up in or near Assembly Row. Read More
Read MoreBoston companies recognized by BWWC for diversity efforts
C-Space, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and MASCO were awarded for their efforts to address the gender and racial wage gaps. Read More
Read MoreFacebook still dominates small-business landscape for social media. But a new player is emerging.
A growing platform is threatening Facebook’s dominance for small businesses on social media. Here’s what small-business owners should consider before taking the leap onto a new platform. Read More
Read MoreSenate explores changes to EITC, estate tax, says Spilka
A potential tax relief package could feature some ideas that haven’t yet been publicly floated, Senate President Karen Spilka said Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreW.B. Mason defeats Dairy Queen in ‘Blizzard’ trademark fight
The Brockton office-supply provider beat back allegations that its Blizzard brand of bottled water infringed the trademarks for Dairy Queen’s frozen treats of the same name. Read More
Read MoreNew, lengthened MBTA subway service times now in place
The MBTA announced that weekday subway service on the Red, Orange and Blue Lines would be reduced, and wait times at stations would lengthen after federal transit officials identified staffing shortages at the agency’s Operations Control Center. Read More
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