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Going Screen-Free: Seacoast Digital Fast to Take Place May 3 to 5

Fosters |
Senior Lecturer Jeff Stern is highlighted for his initiative that challenges people to put down their digital devices.

Female Leaders Must Be Willing to Take the Path Less Traveled, Report Says

HR Dive |
A curated research report from the Center for Women and Business is highlighted. It found that women, especially women of color, are disappearing from the talent pool. 

Want That First Customer? Do Research, Don't Undercharge

New York Times |
Laura Willett, senior lecturer in accountancy and business consultant, suggests small business owners do market research in order to understand their customers and their spending habits better.

Saying Goodbye to EAT Café: Philly’s First Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant to Close

WHYY |
Marketing Professor Susan Dobscha critiques the pay-what-you-can model that tasks consumers with addressing social issues. 

Colleges’ Message to Ease Student Stress: Failure is Normal

Associated Press |
In this Associated Press story, Bentley is highlighted for taking action to reduce student stress and anxiety, including the university's recent event focused on learning from failure. The story was picked up by major news outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News and Chicago Tribune. 

Consumer Alert: Experts Warn of Two New Tax Scams

NBC 10 WJAR |
Senior Lecturer of Law, Taxation, and Financial Planning, Steve Weisman, discusses two new scams to look out for this tax season and how to avoid them.

Linking Leadership and the Liberal Arts

President Alison Davis-Blake is recognized for her leadership and work in ensuring that the arts and sciences are an integral part of business education.

Local Lady Leaders: Q&A with SmarterTravel GM Sarah Hodkinson

Boston Magazine |
The Center For Women & Business is highlighted as a resource to companies that want to increase the diversity of their workforce and engage men as allies.

Underpaid at Work

Monster |
Janet Ehl, the Executive Director of University Career Services at Bentley University, explains how using reported salaries may help in getting a rough idea for a salary before factoring in your particular experience and skills.

Want to Advance? Set up Your Own Personal Board of Directors

MA Conference for Women |
Deb Pine, Executive Director of the Center for Women and Business, explains the importance of a personal board of directors and the most effective way to create it.