A Framework for Cultivating Corporate Trust
Is there a connection between trust and corporate performance? And is it possible to grow levels of trust? For the Roundtable’s first Open Forum in 2023, we welcomed experts from Roundtable member Deloitte including Ashley Reichheld, lead author of The Four Factors of Trust, and co-author Amelia Dunlop of Deloitte Consulting LLP, to learn about their research on why trust…
Strategies for Employers to Respond to Social Issues
At the Roundtable, we regularly hear from employers about the top issues they are navigating. In recent months, Roundtable members have explored what role, if any, employers should have in response to social issues. After hosting two convenings following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Roundtable has observed several common considerations and best practices applied when…
“My Journey”: How an Apprenticeship Launched My Career
The Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Accenture helped to launch the Massachusetts Apprentice Network earlier this year to create a community of employers, training providers, and talent sources focused on expanding apprenticeship in industries such as tech, financial services, health care, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and more. Committed employers of the Network are collectively working to hire…
CEO Outlook: More than 400 U.S CEOs offer insights for years ahead
The Massachusetts Business Roundtable welcomes John S. Capone as a guest contributor to highlight KPMG’s 2022 CEO Outlook. The findings reflect similar trends expressed by Roundtable members in doing business in Massachusetts, nationally, and globally. On the heels of the pandemic, CEOs are facing another turbulent period. The 2022 KPMG CEO Outlook is being released amid a business environment marred…
Resources to Support Employee Caregivers
Looking for ways to support caregivers within your workplace? In honor of Family Caregivers Awareness month, the Roundtable hosted our November Open Forum in partnership with Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and the Massachusetts Caregiving Coalition to outline the state of caregiving among Massachusetts workers, its impact on our economy, and to hear from employers sharing resources and best practices…
Resources to Participate in the 2022 Massachusetts Elections
Earlier this year, Governor Baker signed into law permanent pandemic-related changes to expand voting access in Massachusetts. With voting underway in Massachusetts, we encourage employers to share information with employees about how to participate in the upcoming state elections especially with expanded opportunities to vote. While many Roundtable members already offer their employees time off to vote, new voting reforms…
Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development Launches Equity Dashboards
In previous presentations to the Roundtable, Secretary Rosalin Acosta and Undersecretary Jenn James have referenced a major effort to provide economic data on populations hardest hit by the pandemic, which has now been launched! In September, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s Department of Economic Research (DER) released a new and interactive way to view economic data on…
Impact of the Massachusetts Elections
This fall Massachusetts voters will elect a slate of new statewide officeholders, state legislators, and will consider important ballot questions that will impact Massachusetts’ economic competitiveness. Less than 24 hours after the polls closed on Massachusetts’ Primary Election Day, the Roundtable hosted an Open Forum featuring Steve Koczela, President of the MassINC Polling Group, to provide members with a breakdown…
Reflecting on My Fellowship at the Massachusetts Business Roundtable
By Mahesh Admankar Mahesh Admankar is a Civic Action Project Fellow, at the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and PhD scholar at the McCormack School of Policy & Global Studies at University of Massachusetts Boston. The Massachusetts Business Roundtable opened my eyes to the amazing work of the business community in affirming informed public policy and social justice. When I was selected as…
Creating a Family Friendly Workplace
Throughout the pandemic, Roundtable members adjusted their work models, benefits, and business practices to meet the needs of employees, including support for working parents and those with caregiving responsibilities. As the pandemic deepened the need for these supports, it has also mobilized a broader adoption of benefits for working parents and demonstrated how support for working parents is good for…