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Schools Contend with New Vaccine Mandates

(from Times Union) Independent schools in New York are considering how to implement new vaccine rules, which no longer allow religious exemptions for measles, mumps and rubella vaccines that are required for enrollment.

Corporate Culture Employees’ Top Concern

(from Fortune) A majority of adults value a company’s culture above salary in regard to job satisfaction, according to a recent survey from Glassdoor. The survey indicated that 70% of job seekers would not apply to a com

Early Actions for Equal Pay Compliance

(From Fisher Phillips) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is paying additional attention to equal pay issue as reflected in its recent actions to sue employers in cases where businesses may have failed to

Driving Your Organization's Digital Transformation

(From FEI) For companies born in the digital era, technological innovation is vital to informing organizations’ strategic visions and providing world-class services. The role of financial executives is becoming increasin

College Curriculum Shake Ups

(From Inside Higher Ed) Guilford College in North Carolina is launching major changes to its academic calendar and curriculum in an effort to forestall its enrollment decline. Guilford’s new calendar creates an interdisc

Spam Costing Your Organization?

(From The NonProfit Times) The nonprofit sector could be losing almost $100 million in donations through email appeals because of spam, according to a recent study by Every Action. Although the estimated average spam rat

Benefits of Preparing for an External Audit

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Shift in School Decisions for Wealthy Parents?

(From Forbes) For many families, the question of which school their child should attend continues to be a difficult one, but a growing trend among wealthy parents indicates public schools may have the competitive advanta

College Counseling Crisis?

(from Inside Higher Ed) Recent college admissions scandals have revealed the extremities to which some parents of independent school students will go to secure college placement for their children. The long-term effects

Employees Overlook Retirement Investment Options

(From SHRM) Employees may not realize they can save their HSA balances for expenses in retirement, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. The findings show that only 7% of HSA-holders report tha

Research Links Tablets and Lower Reading Scores

(From Hechinger Report) Recent evidence indicates that technology in schools isn’t boosting student achievement. The Reboot Foundation has shown a negative tie between the use of tablets in schools and fourth- and eighth

Cyberattacks Target U.K. Independent Schools

(From Education Technology) A new study found that 61% of U.K. independent schools have been targeted for cyberattacks in the last five years. Despite the frequency, only 38% of independent schools monitor their cybersec

Navigating Strict Student Data Privacy Laws

(From EdSurge) The strictest student data privacy law in the country is now in effect in Louisiana, where educators must balance offering technology services to students and families and adhering to the law. Anyone in th

Emotion-Based Branding Strategies

(From ICEF Monitor) The way prospective students and stakeholders feel about a school is often more important than how they think about it, according to Richard Gillingwater, a brand strategist. When a school inspires st

Charitable Contributions Down Following Tax Reform

(From Bloomberg) Giving by individuals fell an estimated 3.4% last year, according to a report released by Giving USA. Total estimated giving by corporations, foundations and individuals fell about 1.7%, after inflation.
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Leadership Traits for a Diverse Workforce

(From Chief Learning Officer) Research shows that women in top business positions possess leadership traits different from successful men – inclusiveness, empathy and a willingness to share power among team members. Busi
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More States Join in Salary-History Ban

(From SHRM) Michigan and Wisconsin have passed laws that prohibit employers from asking job seekers about their salary history. They join 15 states and localities that have some form of prohibition against salary-history
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Communication Tips to Drive Employee Engagement

(From The Grossman Group) Research shows that companies with engaged employees have better financial results. Engaged employees are more willing to spend extra time and energy on assignments when they have an emotional c
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IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2020

(From The Bolton Blog) The IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments for affordability, Health Savings Accounts and High Deductible Health Plans for 2020. Knowing this information allows employers and employees t

For-Profit Schools on the Rise

(From The Washington Post) The number of high-end for-profit private schools – costing close to $60,000 per child – continue to grow. In an interview with the podcast “Have You Heard,” Mike Levy, former curriculum direct