November 3, 2021
PNC LEADERSHIP CORNER
  • Introducing C-SPEAK: The Language of Executives, a Podcast from PNC and BBJ: C-Speak: The Language of Executives is a new podcast series features frank and lively conversations on leadership and life. Powered by PNC and the Boston Business Journal, each episode profiles a local executive, discussing their personal career path and insights on trending topics. Visit bizjournals.com/c-speak or find C-Speak wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more.
THIS WEEK'S HOT CONTENT
  • The Importance of Accessible Design: The realization that accessible design is usable design can be incredibly powerful for a UX team. Accessible design is actually the definition of good UX—not the antithesis. As a design team, you’ve also got an ace in your hand. Read more.

  • The ALS Therapy Development Institute Leads The Charge In Clinical Research & Treatment Development: In Watertown, MA, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALSTDI), the world's first and largest nonprofit biotech, operates the most comprehensive drug discovery lab focused solely on ALS. Funded entirely by donations, ALSTDI was the first nonprofit biotech in any disease state to move a drug invented in its own lab into clinical trials. Learn more.

  • EEOC Updates Guidance on Religious Exemptions to Workplace Vaccine Requirements: On October 25, 2021, as more employers adopt workplace vaccination requirements for their employees, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance concerning requiring COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Most significantly, the EEOC offered guidance on employers’ Title VII obligation to accommodate employees with religious objections to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more.
FEATURED JOB OPENING
  • Account Executive, ZoomInfo, Waltham, Massachusetts: At ZoomInfo, we encourage creativity, value innovation, demand teamwork, expect accountability, and cherish results. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Sales, and take a consultative approach, partner with & build a trusted rapport with our prospects and clients by helping them identify their challenges and demonstrating how our products can be a strategic solution for their needs. Apply now.
TECH TOP 50 SPOTLIGHTS
  • Meet Kaspersky, one of this year’s honorees for Company Culture: Along with giving back to the community, Kaspersky has a culture of caring. The company has established internal programs such as an employee-led group that puts on fun events throughout the year to help employees stay connected and a quarterly kudos program that encourages employees to nominate peers across the entire company for a variety of notable achievements. Learn more.

  • Meet Navisite, one of this year’s honorees for Company CultureWhen Navisite shifted to a remote workforce during COVID, many of our employees were struggling to balance work with home life and needed a break to recharge and refresh. To support them, the leadership team created “You First Fridays” (#YFFs), which made Friday afternoons for several weeks a company holiday. #YFFs have been so successful and implemented on a periodic basis. Learn more.

  • Meet Revenue Ops LLC, one of this year’s honorees for New Company of the YearRevenue Operations is like the axle of the revenue wheel for a company. It sits at the intersection of marketing, sales, customer success, and finance. As the hub, it aligns these functional groups across the customer lifecycle to drive full-funnel accountability and maximize revenue. Learn more.
UPCOMING MEMBER & PARTNER EVENTS
  • The Massachusetts Advantage - Tech Careers Through Alternate Training and Education Programs, November 16th: The Mass Advantage event lets Boston area youth, young adults, and adults seeking tech careers connect virtually with top area tech training and education programs that can launch you into a tech career. You can connect with the training and education program at their virtual booths and chat with representatives by text or video. Register here.

  • ScaleUP Conference, November 16th: ScaleUP is a free virtual user conference all about cloud observability and security at scale. Expect educational and interactive sessions about practical strategies, Logz.io's vision, and real-world use cases. Register now.
MEMBER OFFERINGS
  • Free eBook: Avoid the Great Resignation: More than 3.5 million women left the U.S. workforce during the pandemic, and nearly half are planning to change jobs in the next six months, so it’s never been more important for organizations to rethink how they drive loyalty among the women in their workforce. Get your copy for the actionable steps to engage women and help them to flourish at your organization. Get started.
  • Looking for ways to get the word out about your products and services? Consider making a special offer or discount in MassTLC's online Member Marketplace. We will also feature your offer in this newsletter to help spread the word. Want to share your offers with us? Contact us.
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