Pancakes & Politics News
August 25th, 2021
Leading Health Information Technology Company Names New CEO
Health tech firm Cerner will soon be adding a new C-suite member to its team. In a recent announcement, the company has tapped Dr. David Feinberg as its new CEO. Founded in 1979, the Kansas-based company has been a lead supplier of health information technology services, devices, and hardware. In 2018, the doctor was appointed … Continued
August 25th, 2021
The Middle Management Shift: Tips to Propel Your Career Forward (Or Improve it Right Where You’re At)
Middle management has a lot of stereotypes thanks to pop culture. From misconceptions of what middle management is about to cartoons, like Dilbert and shows like The Office, showing work-related blunders – they depict that middle management is up in flames for the most part but it’s not all bad. According to 10 Tips to Succeed … Continued
August 19th, 2021
Office Space 2.0: A New COVID-19 Workspace Defined
The only thing consistent during this pandemic has been change. With that notion in mind, CEOs, executives, and other C-Suite professionals throughout metro Detroit and beyond have adapted to new workflows time and time again as these high-ranking business professionals have learned to lean in during the turbulent times and pivot with a purpose. According … Continued
August 19th, 2021
The COVID Shift: Executive Career Coach Shares Insights on Black Employees Working at Home
Black workers are leaving the office in droves, along with their white counterparts, in what is being dubbed “The Great Resignation,” Black Enterprise recently reported. According to the article, “The Great Resignation” is a byproduct of the dramatic lifestyle shifts brought about by the pandemic, leading millions of corporate employees to quit their jobs instead … Continued
August 19th, 2021
First Black CEO of Major Cannabis Company Named
Rapper Jay Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is known for his musical prowess, innovation and business savvy. Recently announcing his bid in the budding industry of cannabis, the 51-year-old rapper launched Monogram, a cannabis company under The Parent Company. Now, the major umbrella that houses not only Jay-Z’s brand, but seven other brands … Continued
August 11th, 2021
Black Former Tesla Employee Receives Over $1M Due to Racial Harassment, Leadership Failure on the Job
Tesla, the electric vehicle and clean energy company paid out over $1 million to a former Black employee because the well-established company did not stop his supervisors from calling him the N-word, Black Enterprise reported. Melvin Berry was first hired at a Northern California Tesla plant in 2015 and he quit the plant after 18 … Continued
August 11th, 2021
Black Creatives in C-Suite
Ken Porter is the Chief Visionary for PMG Agency. Formally known as Porter Media Group, is an Asset-Framed Communications company that provides its clients with curated content using brand strategy and digital marketing. The company, established in 2010, has worked on several notable projects including Bridging North America, Walbridge, The National Minority Supplier Development Council, … Continued
