What Corporate Allyship Looks Like
From chocolate chip to blue chips, Massachusetts business leaders have local and national role models for doing the work needed to authentically live, not hide their corporate values.
Mass. Banks Face New Nasdaq Diversity Requirements
All publicly traded Massachusetts banks have at least one female board member, partially satisfying new diversity rules for companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Take Action on Equity in 2021
With this interminable year almost behind us and vaccines promising an end to the COVID-19 pandemic by fall 2021, many are eager to get back to their pre-2020 normal. In at least one key respect, however, that would be a mistake.
With Fewer Blacks in Real Estate, Attention Turns to Recruitment
In recent months, big national brokerages have stepped up diversity and inclusion efforts, aiming for personnel that more accurately reflect current American demographics. But many challenges lie ahead that are tied to the nature of the residential real estate industry.
Banks Examine Workplace Culture, Policies to Boost Racial Equity
As more businesses become aware of how recruitment and employment policies have played a role in perpetuating the wealth gap, some local banks and credit unions are beginning to evaluate how internal policies and corporate cultures shape opportunities and career paths for people of color.
BPDA Creating New Diversity Position Amid Question from City Council
Responding to the national debate on institutional racism and criticism from elected officials, the Boston Planning and Development Agency is creating a new position to focus on diversity issues.
Boston Properties Gets Low Marks in Report on Share of Women Executives
Among the 25 biggest companies in Massachusetts, Boston Properties ranks near the bottom for the share of women in leadership roles.
Two Banks Join Council Advising Boston’s Mayor on Procurement Diversity
Two banks have joined an advisory council established by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as part of a push to diversify the businesses who supply the city of Boston’s many departments with goods and services.
After Workplace Culture Issues, Berkshire Launches Diversity Initiatives
Since the abrupt departure of former President and CEO Michael Daly, and reports of a “toxic” workplace culture at Berkshire Bank last year, new CEO Richard Marotta has said diversity and inclusion would be one of his top priorities.
Immigrants, Minorities Dramatically Reshaping Boston Neighborhoods, Suburbs
Boston and its suburbs have become remarkably more diverse, new data show.
Springfield Adds Diversity Goals, Labor Standards to Tax Break Requirements
Developers looking for tax breaks from the city of Springfield will have to meet new requirements.
Gender Pay Gap Still Persists in Finance, Real Estate, Groups Say
Industry groups around the country marked Equal Pay Day on Tuesday to call attention to the gap between women’s earnings and men’s earnings, particularly in the banking and real estate fields.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Diversity at the Top
Is it still news if it’s already painfully obvious to more than 50 percent of the population?
‘Slow and Steady’ Not Enough on Diversity
A new report from the Eos Foundation offers a damning critique of many organizations that serve as the public face of Massachusetts’ leading industries.
Leading the Way to a More Diverse Real Estate Industry
Research has shown that diversity at companies leads to higher profits, increased innovation, and exposure to a broader talent pool. Yet as workplaces become more diverse, this evolution is slow to be reflected in the commercial real estate industry.
Every Different Step on the Same Journey
Commercial real estate reporter Steve Adams early last year decided to explore the lack of diversity in CRE. That initial idea became two articles, but those two articles couldn’t begin to encompass all the stories there were to tell, and so the Diversity in CRE section was born.
The Three Puzzle Pieces Critical to Diversifying CRE
For a place that ranks as one of the most innovative places on the planet, the Greater Boston business community collectively stumbles a bit when it comes to creating career pathways for diverse talent pools.
Redfin Diversity Report Shows Some Progress
Redfin reports a slight gain in gender diversity and modest gains in racial diversity in 2017, the company said in its recently released annual diversity report.
Residents Say Respect Is Missing In Banking
Residents, politicians, community development corporations and employees of banks small and large came together at a recent event in Dorchester hosted by Communities of Color to discuss how banks can better interact with underserved communities in Massachusetts.
Treasurer Launches Board Diversity Initiative
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg yesterday announced the launch of a new initiative to focused on exploring challenging barriers to, and successful strategies for, diversifying corporate boards.
