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                Effective workplace coaching is associated with stronger feelings of accountability among employees – and stronger financial performance.
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                Independent schools present circumstances not found in other employer settings.
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                These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth. 
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                                        Labor Law
                                    
 
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                In the wake of recent legal rulings, all independent schools have come away with a big win, but some may face challenges under the new overtime rules. 
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                Emotional and physical abuse of young athletes calls for a fresh approach to prevention and response.
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                                        Hiring
                                    
 
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                To combat teacher shortages, consider pipeline programs, housing incentives, teacher training centers, and targeted marketing. 
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                                        Diversity and Inclusion
                                    
 
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                When remote work is an option for some employees but not others, how can school leaders foster inclusion and belonging among all faculty and staff members?
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                Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the NBOA Professional Achievement Award.
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                With anonymized data made available through a self-funded health insurance program, independent schools are tailoring their benefits to meet their employees’ specific needs.
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                An uptick in workplace conflict warrants new attention to civility training.
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                            Strategies  
                                            
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                A position created late in the pandemic continues to ensure faculty and staff wellbeing.
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                                        Survey
                                    
 
                        
                 
                
                Following extensive research, NBOA has developed a suite of resources to help leaders at independent schools of every size, type and context recruit and retain mission-aligned professionals.
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                                        Research
                                    
 
                        
                 
                
                A recent flash survey shows different approaches to paid leave, including vacation and personal days, and paid parental leave. 
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                In a hot labor market, independent schools’ mission offers a distinct advantage over non-educational employers.
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                                        Regulatory Updates
                                    
 
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                NAIS and NBOA are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
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                                        Research
                                    
 
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                NBOA spent more than a year researching compensation trends in independent schools. Resources that leaders can use to consider their own school’s compensation practices are now here.
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                                        Culture
                                    
 
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                                        Performance Management
                                    
 
                        
                 
                
                Challenging preconceived notions around age is key to understanding generational differences and fostering a collaborative workforce.
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                NBOA and NAIS are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
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                With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment. 
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                            Risk & Compliance  
                                            
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                                        Employment
                                    
 
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                The NLRB and DOJ have granted further protections for labor organization practices, cracked down on employer wage collusion and widened the scope of compensable damages.
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