Posts by ericg
The Playbook: Here are the changes, challenges and opportunities that will shape employers in 2024
The return to office and how to approach pay in a tight talent market will continue to be issues in 2024, but there are some new problems, challenges and opportunities emerging. Here’s what employers need to know. Read More
Read MoreState Street saw ‘large uptick’ in deposits heading into 2024
State Street Corp. said Friday that deposits saw "a large uptick" in December, a potentially good sign for the custodial bank in 2024. Read More
Read MoreMGH asks state for more beds to ease capacity crunch, despite previous cost concerns
Mass General says it needs more inpatient beds to relieve the crunch on the Emergency Department. But state regulators have, in the past, raised concerns about the potential cost impact to patients. Read More
Read MoreBoston Speaks Up with Barbara Fortier, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Barbara Fortier talks addressing the youth mental health crisis, and more, in this interview with Boston Speaks Up. Read More
Read MoreMass. names first-ever chief IT accessibility officer
Ashley Bloom was appointed to the role earlier this week, where she’ll be responsible for making sure all Bay Staters are able to access government services digitally. Read More
Read MoreIkena Oncology discloses job cuts, end of Bristol Myers collab
The company will focus on its two clinical-stage oncology drugs moving forward and look into new business development opportunities for its programs it had previously collaborated on with Bristol Myers Squibb. Read More
Read MoreWayfair to eliminate 1,650 jobs, or 13% of workforce
CEO Niraj Shah said that the cuts will "bolster" the company’s "adjusted EBITDA roadmap," an intermediate step towards profitability. Read More
Read MoreSmartLabs gets $48M investment; CEO says ‘we’re not done’
The investment round is much smaller than its $250 million Series B round in September 2021. But Brian Taylor, the new leader of the “laboratory-as-a-service” provider, said, “We’re not done.” Read More
Read MoreFive things: CEO pay cut, Robinhood’s fine, and hot takes on Boston hiring
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your frigid Friday, including a local CEO whose pay got cut, Robinhood’s fine for playing games, and hot takes on Boston hiring. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Getting sidelined talent into the game
While the state is home to the most educated talent pool in the country, employers are finding it difficult to find workers to fill open jobs. In 2023 in Massachusetts, there were nearly two-and-a-half job openings for every unemployed person. Read More
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