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Impact of the Starbucks Ruling on HR

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling may give HR professionals more confidence in terminating employees for serious policy violations, even if they are union organizers.

Pay Transparency Law Passes in Massachusetts

Effective July 31, 2025, relevant employers must include pay ranges in job postings, notify employees of pay ranges for promotions or transfers, and provide pay ranges upon request.

NY Bans Realistic Active Shooter Drills

New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following years of activism by parents and lawmakers who say the drills traumatize children.

British Independent School Fees To Be Taxed

Federal government tax in the U.K. called the VAT will be charged on private school fees starting in January, the new Labour Government has confirmed. 20% VAT will apply.

Announcing the 2024 Will Hancock Unsung Heroes

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2024 recipients of the Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award, given to chief business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools.

NBOA Receives National Awards

NBOA recently received a 2024 Silver Power of Associations Award for Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies for PK-12 Independent Schools research and resources, which were released last October.

Universities Plan Major Budget Cuts in FY25

With the fall semester approaching, several colleges and universities face significant financial challenges, leading to potential faculty and staff layoffs.

Growing Challenges in Enrollment Forecasting

Enrollment forecasting has become more unpredictable than ever.

U.S. High Schooler Olympians

A number of U.S. Olympians are still in high school. The 74 interviewed six about their school experiences.

Independent School Enrollment on the Rise

EdWeek analyzed U.S. Census Bureau survey data, breaking down K-12 enrollment by type of school. Public schools lost a bit of ground, while private schools gained some.

Risk Management at the Board Level

Board members play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the risk management efforts of an organization. Their role involves setting the organization's risk appetite and tolerance levels and more.

2024 Survey of College Business Officers

57% of business officers noted a positive operating margin for FY23, down from 76% in the previous year’s survey. For FY4, 62% expected a positive operating margin.

Fed Indicates Rate Cuts May Come Soon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates. Rate cuts may come in September or later this year.

Survey on Nonprofits' AI Use

A recent survey identifies four primary ways in which nonprofits are leveraging A.I.: advising; structuring data; translating; building their own tools.

Handling Election Year Conflicts in Schools

Today’s political landscape is one that invites polarization or, at best, defensiveness. With highly informed and passionate stakeholders, these themes inevitably bleed into our independent school communities.

Forecast for the FY2024 Higher Ed Price Index

The HEPI forecasts a 3.4 percent inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024.

IRS Releases Employee Retention Credit Update

In a recent news release, the IRS announced it is prioritizing smaller, low-risk ERC claims for employers.

4 Tips for Maintaining Civility in the Workplace

HR should feel empowered to implement changes, continually re-evaluating policies to maintain a respectful workplace.

Key Trends for CFOs in Late 2024

The second half of 2024 sees CFOs focused on two key trends: the Federal Reserve’s actions and the presidential election, according to Nick Florio, principal at UHY.

Research Highlights Inequities in Legacy Admissions

Legacy admissions have long been criticized for favoring applicants related to alumni.