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Budget
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Facilities
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Hiring
When faculty and staff struggle to find housing close to school, creative support may be an order.
13 min read
Business Intelligence
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Employment
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Research
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Salary
Men and women in the business office have different professional experiences, according to new data.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Employment
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Hiring
Compensation is just one piece of the employee retention puzzle at an independent school that offers many rich benefits.
4 min read
Voices from the Field
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Human Resources
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Policy
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Termination
Three HR directors share their tips and tricks to smooth the transition and keep the door open for a return when appropriate.
7 min read
Projections
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Compliance
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Human Resources
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Legal
Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
6 min read
Business Intelligence
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Employment
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Enrollment
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Tuition
In FY 2023, after tuition discounts, a median of 3.8 students’ net tuitions paid for one school employee.
7 min read
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Employee Leave
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Employment
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Human Resources
Three areas play an outsized role in retention: compensation, onboarding and organizational culture.
17 min read
Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Employment
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Salary
When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
4 min read
Feature
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Employment
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Human Resources
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Salary
Whether or not there’s a state or local law on the books, many schools are finding pay transparency is better for everyone.
13 min read
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Labor Law
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Regulatory Updates
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Salary
The overtime rules that many schools have prepared for will revert to earlier thresholds. Here's how leaders can prepare.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Human Resources
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Performance Management
To retain talent, school leaders must cultivate clear purpose, mutual trust and opportunities to grow.
5 min read
Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Salary
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Tuition
Independent schools with a religious affiliation are more reliant on annual giving than all other types of independent schools.
4 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
As the November election approaches, it’s critical to actively cultivate campus culture.
4 min read
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Compensation Strategies
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Labor Law
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Legal
Fundraising events, coaching, trips, and training programs offer great opportunities for school employees but can create confusion about paying non-exempt or hourly employees.
5 min read
Feature
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Compensation Strategies
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Employee Benefits
Whether or not you’ve actively considered it, your school’s compensation structures shape school values and culture.
8 min read
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Employee Benefits
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Leadership
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Membership
Matthew Piechota revamped Cheshire Academy’s business office through new systems and a successful multi-employer plan.
2 min read
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Hiring
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Leadership
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Membership
Meeta Nosrati developed innovative compensation practices that keep Old Trail School competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
2 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Professional Development
Effective workplace coaching is associated with stronger feelings of accountability among employees – and stronger financial performance.
4 min read
Feature
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Independent schools present circumstances not found in other employer settings.
8 min read
CEO Notebook
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Performance Management
These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth.
4 min read
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