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How Is Your Hard Work Recognized?
Advancement // December 10, 2009
In a recent survey from OfficeArrow, 388 administrative professionals shared how they prefer to receive positive feedback at work. Ask yourself where you fit into these results.
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Ask Michael
Business and Operations // December 10, 2009
Q: Can an EAP help us reduce sick time?
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The Swine Flu Chatter Is Finally Calming Down
Business and Operations // December 10, 2009
All the chatter about the swine flu has died down. New cases are continuing to pop up here and there, but for the most part, everything the public needed to know has been communicated.
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Inside the Teenage Mind
Advancement // December 10, 2009
(This article is based on a piece originally appearing in Delaware Online. You can read the original article here.) Thirteen seems to be that magical age when a parent's sweet little angel, and a teacher's quiet star, morphs into a little person they no longer recognize. They suddenly have no interest in family, pour all their attention into their friends and socializing, and seem to forget the concept of danger.
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More Employers Consider Financial Literacy Programs
School Heads // December 10, 2009
The following information is provided courtesy of The Society of Human Resource Management. A recent survey indicates that the number of employers offering financial education and literacy programs to their employees is expected to increase.
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The Swine Flu Is Predicted to Return This Fall
Business and Operations // December 10, 2009
Last month we wrote an article claiming that the swine flu hype was finally calming down. Here in the states, the chatter has all but ceased. But now specialists are claiming that the fall might revive the swine flu—and that it might come back with a vengeance, being stronger and more far-reaching than it was this spring.
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How to Make Your School Newsletter Interactive
Advancement // December 10, 2009
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn—if you're not a member of at least one of these online communities, what are you waiting for? Social networking is the place to be! Join a "group," become a "fan," or support a "cause"—and have others join your school's group, or become a fan of your page. If your school has a monthly newsletter, these sites make great platforms to offer additional information to your reader. They also allow your readers to interact with your materials, which is what most readers are looking for—especially if your newsletter is delivered by e-mail.
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Long Term Disability Policies (Part One)
School Heads // December 10, 2009
A group long term disability coverage policy is a powerful ally in your efforts to attract and keep the best faculty and staff. LTD is an essential component of your benefits package for two reasons—it protects employees' income, and it protects the school's fiscal health.
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Choosing or Changing Payroll Vendors
Business and Operations // December 10, 2009
As the new school year began this year, Business Managers were busy chatting on the ISM listserv about payroll services. Because our mission behind creating each issue of our monthly e-letters is to help address and resolve the concerns and issues that are most relevant to you as Business Officers, we've sorted through the main issues and advice offered by the list serv participants and—combining it with our consultants' direct experience on payroll matters—are pleased to offer the following for your consideration as you explore potential payroll options.
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EPA to Monitor Pollutants Near Schools
School Heads // December 10, 2009
On March 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the outdoor air of 62 schools in 22 states will now be tested for toxic air contaminants.
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