Recent Articles
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2019: A year in review
Brian Stack EducationHappy New Year! As we begin 2020 and look forward to what the new year will bring, let's take a look back at what our profession learned in the last year. From the over 25 articles that I wrote for MultiBriefs in 2019, the topics that seemed to have the highest reach with educators focused on topics such as competency-based/personalized learning; mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL); and school safety.
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9 practical tips for workplace investigations
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany circumstances arise where human resources professionals are required to conduct investigations. These circumstances may include instances of alleged workplace violence or bullying, harassment or discrimination, suspected drug or alcohol abuse, unsafe conditions, or safety violations and the like. This article offers some basic "common denominator" tips for investigating most of these situations. Keep in mind, however, that every situation is different, and a tailored approach is required for the best outcome for the company and to minimize legal liability.
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Build your business with confidence
Lloyd Princeton Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThings are looking up. OK, maybe the outlook is not as sunny as it was a few years ago, but it’s not so bad. Growth may be slowing, but there’s still growth. Employment keeps going up. Consumer spending, the engine that drives the economy, is vigorous. The stock market is robust. Concerns that we’re heading toward the next recession appear to be evaporating. On the whole, business owners have lots to feel good about. That said, a lot of factors are in play at the moment that could sway things in one direction or the other.
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Firing someone does not have to be negative
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTerminating an employee, even when it will undoubtedly make the workplace a better place, is still one of the most difficult things for any manager to do. The fear of being fired, the guilt of taking away someone’s livelihood (and sometimes even their identity), and the difficulty of delivering the message all combine to make the days leading up to, including and following a termination stressful. As bad as that sounds, though, firing does not have to be negative. Here are some tips to minimize the negativity.
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The new trend in hiring? Collaborative interviews
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAlmost gone, thankfully, are the days of brutal panel interviews with trick questions and ridiculous, no-win scenarios. Instead, questions like: "What animal would you be and why?" are being replaced with thoughtful inquiry, genuine interest and bilateral communication. Welcome to the world of the collaborative interview.
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How to beat the trend of social media detox and boost your marketing power
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingOne of the emerging social media trends of significance is the concept of "detox" — consumers who are unplugging from their social media accounts either partially or entirely. The numbers are significant: a study from Pew Research Center found that 26% of social media users deleted their Facebook smartphone app last year. How can you make sure that even those who detox keep up with your products, services and content online? Be their feel-good exception! Here are some strategies you and your team can employ.
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A look at the importance of innovation in K-12 schools for 2020
Bambi Majumdar EducationHundrED.org, a Finnish nonprofit education organization, recently announced its top 100 K-12 innovations globally. The list includes some incredible and inspiring innovations that are available for free, are impactful and scalable, and are aimed at helping children learn and flourish. Why is this important? Because we live in the digital age of education and mere access to computers, the internet, and basic educational software will no longer cut it. We need innovative programs so students can get more involved in their classes.
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Study results: Long naps, long nighttime sleeping may be risk factors for…
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareEvery 40 seconds someone has a stroke; every four minutes, someone dies from stroke. Although stroke risk increases with age, strokes can — and do — occur at any age. In 2009, 34% of those hospitalized for stroke were younger than 65 years of age. Every year, about 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first strokes; 185,000 are recurrent strokes. A new study suggests a risk of stroke is too much sleep, including long daytime naps or longer than nine hours at night.
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ADA looks for moonlighting dentists who secretly like to write
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareRemember Hermey, the elf who wanted to be a dentist? It’s safe to say you could easily find that beloved, stop-motion TV classic "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on just about any channel this month. Well, the American Dental Association’s award-winning blog New Dentists Now is looking for a few good...OK, not elves. But writers! Specifically, the New Dentist Now blog is seeking contributors interested in writing about their experiences and insights on the unique challenges facing dentists who graduated from dental school fewer than 10 years ago.
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Big agribusiness firms move toward biologicals, away from chemical-based…
Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & EnvironmentalIs agribusiness going green? Increasingly, the sector appears trained on becoming more natural and sustainable compared to chemical alternatives. The change is driven by consumers demanding non-genetically modified foods and concerns over Big Ag’s role in pollution and chemical waste. These changes are being made possible by innovations and developments with beneficial microorganisms in the soil, including seed coatings of naturally occurring bacteria and fungi that can do the same work as traditional chemicals.