Ah, the office holiday party. Some employees love the opportunity to celebrate—or view it as a chance to gather intel from coworkers and debrief on office politics. But for some workers, the year-end celebration can be a dreaded annual requirement. Perhaps you’re a remote employee who would rather get a gift card in lieu of … Read more
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s panicky PR team sprang into action to deflect criticism of her holiday party excluding white elected officials last year, labeling it a “viral right wing controversy” and quickly trying to arrange interviews with favorable media, emails show. The emails obtained in a public records request give a glimpse into Wu’s communications … Read more
First, ignore. Then deny and dismiss. Then blame others. This is Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s playbook for responding to a crisis or controversy. After taking an international drubbing over her holiday party excluding white elected officials, Wu is now blaming her political enemies for leaking the exclusive party invitation – ignoring the real issues the … Read more
A Wu administration official, on behalf of the mayor, mistakenly sent all Boston city councilors an email Tuesday inviting them to a holiday party that was meant exclusively for “electeds of color,” prompting an apology and mixed reactions. Denise DosSantos, the mayor’s director of City Council relations, told the body’s “honorable members” that, “on behalf … Read more
