When it convenes in January, Congress will have 45 days to revoke the FLSA overtime rule. The DOL appealed the November 22 injunction against the rule and has been granted an expedited review, but the case will likely no
Affirming news for single-sex independent schools: Graduates of all-girls' schools are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science or technology, fields that now employ a smaller percentage of women now t
"Dark web" activities that profit from malware — including ransomware and botnets — will likely continue to spread in 2017. Law and healthcare firms and banks will be targeted, as will ATMs and gas pumps. Be
Successful CFOs in 2017 will be strategic, flexible and forward-thinking. As additional compliance and administrative tasks become digitalized, CFOs should anticipate devoting more time to strategy and performance optimi
The Department of Labor has appealed the preliminary blocking of the federal overtime rule that was supposed to take effect December 1, but the appeal may not be decided before the presidential inauguration January 20. T
Specifics are scarce at this time, but the Trump administration is likely to make significant changes to employment benefits laws impacting nonprofit organizations. Among the biggest: major changes in the Affordable Care
Presidents of U.S. private colleges averaged $498,927 in compensation for the 2014 calendar year, according to data just released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Among more than 600 private colleges studied, pay fo
Trust and team-building qualities are among leaders’ most important assets. Within schools in particular, leaders should clarify their rationales for making decisions and changes, demonstrate they are motivated by
Most higher-ed department chairs receive inadequate training in the business as well as “soft” skills that are needed to run harmonious and productive departments, as well as to succeed in further administrat
Nonprofits should consider adopting Snapchat in order to engage with younger audiences, as it’s now the third most popular social network among millennials, ahead of Twitter and behind only Facebook and Instagram.
When parents become trustees at your school, be sure your orientation process helps them understand how to handle conflicts between their two roles. For instance, other parents may begin to perceive their opinions as pro
Too many communiques can confuse and water-down important messages among school communities. Consider consolidating your school’s announcements about events, operational issues and leadership reflections into a sin
Amid the post-election uncertainty, it’s important for CFOs to steer their organizations firmly and steadily throughout post-election turmoil. Stick with the fundamentals, listen to employees’ concerns and fo
An “explosion” of private religious schools in Ontario has followed the roll-out of a new public school sex-education curriculum with which many parents disapprove. Since 2015, the province has seen 127 new p
Growth among international students in Canada increased 8 percent in 2015. Most foreign students studying in Canada come from China, India, France, South Korea and the U.S.; almost half come from East Asia alone. The eff
A record number of international students — more than a million — studied in the U.S. in 2015, but many prospective students are wary of applying to American institutions under the Trump administration. Websi
Employers now have until March 3 to distribute 1095-B and 1095-C forms to employees, an extension from the previous deadline of January 31. The IRS determined that organizations need more time to gather and assess releva
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