In the news: “The Real Reasons Why so Many Brands Have Broken Their DEI Promises.” What are some of the SUCCESSFUL DEI initiatives you’ve seen lately?

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/why-brands-have-broken-dei-promises/

Just moved into a new house. Completely empty at the moment. What are some must have that are quality of life improvers or things that are smart to buy “the good version of”? (I.e. buying an $80 press iron instead of a cheap $15 dollar one)

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Is it mandatory to submit previous employment declaration while submitting Income tax declaration. Or we can just skip this. Since this is my 2 nd company not aware of this much. What happens at the end of financial year if we don't declare previous employment declaration. Seniors kindly help🙏

Hi folks, I am working with a few friends on a fintech idea. I opted to build the marketing roadmapping strategy for the soft launch/prototype phase as I want to learn about the field. Any guidance where should I start? Any guidance, books, topics will be helpful 😊

Has anybody stopped paying Canadian CPA dues and let their membership lapse? I'm working in the US and I recently got my US CPA. I can't think of any good reason to keep paying these high annual dues, from what I can tell I'm not getting anything from being a Canadian CPA. Any advice?

Holiday office party coming up tomorrow and I still haven't bought a gift... ugh. Any suggestions? I never know what to bring.

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

I just finished directing and producing a short film and I’m try to secure the rights for the Christmas song “jolly old Saint Nicholas” by ray smith on Columbia records for it.

Any idea where I could secure the rights to this song for festivals and online? (I’m only needing to use 45 sec of the song)

Thanks in advance

Why do people try to take credit for regular phrases?
Someone just said “I call it fluff”
Oh really, YOU call it that.
Why do people pull the “I call it …” card?!

Can we change project in Capgemini?

Happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

PwC offer letter has 2 Year non-compete clause. Is this typical on PwC offers? Is it negotiable?

Tips/Nuggets for switching departments within an agency.

Hi All,

I joined Sunlife on 29th Nov. Till now I didn't hear back from anyone. Not sure about if my laptop is dispatched or now.

I'm living in Bangalore and will be working from here only.

Can someone please guide me, what I need to do?
Given contacts are not helpful.

Hello,
I have been in accounting for 5 years....and thinking about switching to a marketing role where I can combine my love for numbers and creativity. How can I make the switch??? Any pointer would help

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

Is it just me or does it seem like teams with high diversity function the best and have the most creative work? Whenever I've worked with ie POC and fellow gay people, the work has always been stellar

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄