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Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

February 14, 2025 Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them According to a new survey by Maven Clinic, 70% of employers have seen the cost of family-building benefits go up—but most companies are continuing to expand coverage for their workers. BY Pavithra Mohan Workplaces have started offering more … Continue reading Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Target’s DEI retreat: Inclusivity was never more than a marketing stunt

Strategic pivot or performative allyship? Unpack the implications of scaling back DEI initiatives on corporate values and public trust. Jay Mandel on February 14, 2025   Target’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — including its flagship “Belonging at the Bullseye” program — feels like the ultimate irony. A company … Continue reading Target’s DEI retreat: Inclusivity was never more than a marketing stunt

Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor

January 17, 2025 Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor The Labor Department said that QSI employed children on overnight shifts at 13 meat processing plants. BY Associated Press The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this week with a company … Continue reading Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor

TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU

  TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU Max Schrems’ NOYB is taking its first action against Chinese firms. anna washenko   Updated Thu, Jan 16, 2025   ADEK BERRY via Getty Images Austrian privacy advocate NOYB has launched its first GDPR complaints against Chinese businesses. The organization has filed complaints … Continue reading TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU

5 principles for a smoother, more successful CDP deployment

A successful CDP deployment improves business outcomes. These five principles will help you get there. Mike Pastore on January 10, 2025   Setting proper expectations is an important part of any technology deployment. Customer data platforms (CDPs) are no exception.  At the fall MarTech Conference, Kristina Kalpokaite, head of strategy for technology and data at … Continue reading 5 principles for a smoother, more successful CDP deployment

Public-private partnerships are shifting to be more community-centered. Here are 4 lessons

  Successful community-centered, public-private partnerships (CP3s) rely on the active involvement of a diverse range of partners. BY The Conversation Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilities—from building transit networks to running schools—and sometimes they can use a little help. That’s why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called public-private partnerships. Historically, these … Continue reading Public-private partnerships are shifting to be more community-centered. Here are 4 lessons

More Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge caution

Those who want to contribute to the legal defense of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter should wait, say experts. BY Chris Morris With the largest peer-to-peer fundraising site removing campaigns for the suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of Luigi Mangione are taking their efforts to other platforms, where they’re finding an environment that’s … Continue reading More Luigi Mangione crowdfunding campaigns pop up, but experts urge caution