Archive for July 2023
Groups files complaint over Harvard’s legacy admission policy days after SCOTUS ruling
Harvard, having taken a hit to its affirmative action practices in its admissions last week from the U.S. Supreme Court, is now facing a new civil rights complaint targeting its prioritizing of legacy admissions and relatives of major donors. Read More
Read MoreViral ‘Airbnb collapse’ debate aside, short-term rental growth is slowing. Here’s why.
The short-term rental market is in housing headlines, as data illustrating precipitous drops in revenue at Airbnb properties nationally prompted debate about the platform’s outlook. While other data points suggest the ‘Airbnb collapse’ is unfounded, the short-term rental market is slowing. Here’s what’s driving the trend. Read More
Read MoreInside Alarm.com’s new Boston office and its secret game room
Alarm.com says it has 35 employees working out of its Boston office and is hiring for software engineer and software technical lead roles. Read More
Read MoreBoston tech VCs to loosen purse strings — slowly — in coming months
Moving forward, investors want to see good business fundamentals, like demonstrable product-market fit, committed customers, actual revenue and a focus on profitability. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a pickle-maker gets salty
Five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Monday. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Tips for thriving in the battle for talent
In this week’s edition of The Playbook, we explore a once-fringe concept that is picking up steam amid the battle for talent, how to recruit when applicants aren’t flowing in and more. Read More
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