Posts by ericg
Lawsuit against Morrison & Foerster dropped after firm changed diversity program
In a filing on Friday, the American Alliance for Equal Rights said it dismissed its lawsuit against a big law firm with a Boston office, alleging that its diversity fellowship illegally excluded applicants based on race. However, the lawsuit was only dismissed after the law firm changed the fellowship criteria. Read More
Read MoreIt’s not just elite-college grads who see big salaries. Students at these schools are also primed for big pay.
A bachelor’s degree takes you farther at these schools. Some of the universities on the list might surprise you. Read More
Read MoreAlnylam gets surprise FDA rejection for rare disease drug
In a surprise move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected a drug made by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc., citing a lack of "clinical meaningfulness." Read More
Read MorePlymouth State students fixing “scarecrow” robots for landfills
In 2021, Plymouth State University became the first higher education institution in New Hampshire to offer a bachelor’s in robotics degree. Students are now fully immersed in a program the university says will help students prepare for the demands of the next generation workforce. Read More
Read MoreAn MIT grad returning to Kendall Square — as an acclaimed chef
Milena Pagán graduated from MIT in 2017 with a degree in chemical engineering. She’s about to return to the neighborhood — to open a bagel shop as an acclaimed chef. Plus, the return of Eastern Standard and other restaurant and retail news. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Return to office angst, Dartmouth Mall refinancing, and ‘what the heck’ headlines
Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news for Monday, Oct. 9. Read More
Read MorePoll: More workers are back in the office. They’re not happy about it.
Among workers who said their time in-office increased recently, 54% said their job satisfaction has decreased, according to a new poll of Boston-area workers in September. Read More
Read MoreThe pay picture is changing, but raise expectations aren’t. Here’s what employers can expect.
The battle for talent isn’t as intense as it was a year ago, but experts say many workers are planning to ask for raises. Here’s what employers need to know as 2024 approaches. Read More
Read MoreNew UMass report tracks greenhouse gas emissions from corporations
UMass researchers have compiled a state-by-state report that includes rankings by greenhouse gas emissions from top corporate producers. Read More
Read MoreHopper mum on impact of about 250 job cuts on Boston workforce
Just last month, Hopper was one of the state’s top ten fintech firms by local presence, according to Business Journal research. Read More
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