by Malia Lazu | Dec 1, 2024
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, financial institutions announced new or renewed big commitments to underserved communities. Will they stick by those pledges despite changing political winds?
by Malia Lazu | Nov 3, 2024
We don’t necessarily need heads to roll at TD Bank. Rather, we need heads to reflect on when greed is not good, and try to repair the harms their actions caused.
by Malia Lazu | Oct 6, 2024
Many investors I’ve talked to around the country this fall want to be “impact investors,” but having good intentions is only a start, and won’t get you as far as you want.
by Malia Lazu | Sep 8, 2024
Revolutionary Spaces is taking a fresh look at how we tell stories about Boston’s past. Local executives have a chance to be part of building a bridge to a more inclusive telling of American history.
by Malia Lazu | Aug 4, 2024
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.
by Banker & Tradesman | Jun 2, 2024
The problem, however, is that this lawsuit may pressure financial institutions to rethink their policies and practices meant to be inclusive.
by Banker & Tradesman | Apr 7, 2024
Rather than viewing development as a zero-sum game, in which every win represents someone else’s loss, the conversation needs to shift to collaboration.
by Banker & Tradesman | Mar 10, 2024
When we look back across history at women in leadership, we see two very different stories: one for white women and one for women of color. But that’s changing.
by Banker & Tradesman | Feb 4, 2024
In my work with corporate clients, especially in financial services and real estate development, I witness and guide their journey to implement meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion programs and create inclusive cultures in which everyone can feel they belong.
by Banker & Tradesman | Jan 14, 2024
Corporate leaders beware. These are not one-off actions that affect only academic institutions. They are the latest salvos in an escalating war against a key tool for future corporate success.
by Banker & Tradesman | Dec 31, 2023
The year is going to be another year filled with cultural landmines for companies. But the cost of reversing DEI commitments will be far greater than most companies realize – as much as $5.4 trillion.
by Banker & Tradesman | Dec 10, 2023
What does an overflowing fruit basket, especially one ordered from a big national chain, really say about a company and its values? Especially when your community is overflowing with opportunities to expand your and your contacts’ horizons.
by Banker & Tradesman | Nov 19, 2023
Three trailblazers this year showed what’s possible to increase access to capital for underrepresented consumers and entrepreneurs – not out of some sense of charity, but because it’s good for business and our community.
by Banker & Tradesman | Oct 29, 2023
When we talk about the racial wealth gap, we often don’t talk about how we got here: redlining, and the role some financial institutions play in continuing to lock Black and brown families out of wealth creation.
by Banker & Tradesman | Sep 10, 2023
A new book chronicling Boston’s history shows why so much anger, frustration and distrust continues to exist within the city’s communities, and it’s a must-read for everyone in real estate.
by Banker & Tradesman | Aug 6, 2023
If you’re trying to make change in your organization, fatigue – yours and your coworkers’ – can be a huge obstacle. Here are three ways to help get around that and keep momentum going.
by Banker & Tradesman | Jul 16, 2023
After the Supreme Court’s landmark affirmative action decision, eyes now turn to business leaders to see who will be the first to rein in their DEI. But when they do, their customers and employees will be watching.
by Banker & Tradesman | May 28, 2023
Legendary musician and activist Harry Belafonte’s recent passing challenges us with a question: If fame and fortune were yours in abundance, would you still prioritize making a difference in the world?
by Malia Lazu | Apr 16, 2023
The party that once said it wanted the government to be so small it could be drowned in a bathtub now wants it to be big enough to be everywhere – in libraries, business strategy and uteruses. It’s not future-facing, and it’s not good for business.
by Banker & Tradesman | Feb 5, 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu’s priorities are largely aligned with those of the business community: better schools, faster transportation and less expensive housing. But delivering on those priorities requires significant change.