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• Will classroom teaching this fall lead to increased illness?

  Patrick Gleeson Education

  In this time of every kind of uncertainty, one of the most troubling decisions Americans must make is: which is worse, the possibility of exposing teachers and students to a deadly disease or the certainty of impairing the education of an entire generation of students by keeping them out of school? Here are the differing views and why there are no easy choices.

• Villa stays spike as solution for safe, sumptuous vacation choices

  Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  As travel circles and sputters amid plans made, plans changed and plans canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, one travel formula is seeing great success as a fun and safe alternative to staying in crowded hotels. Thoughts have turned to private villas and chalets in scenic, if not breathtaking, destinations for vacations long and short and with all the pampering one can handle.

• Homeowners doing more improvements with less

  Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  Home renovation and improvement activity has surged in recent months as owners confined to home have responded to the urge to undertake needed repairs or make their living environment more pleasant. Due to concerns about health, finances or the unavailability of renovation specialists, many of these homeowners have chosen to do the work themselves. In some sectors, though, remodelers also are experiencing increased demand.

• COVID-19, children, and existential fear

  Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  As the summer of 2020 wanes and the school year begins, there is understandable fear, confusion, and existential dread regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Myriad questions remain unanswered regarding how to keep our students, teachers, and staff safe amidst the desire to regain some semblance of a normal educational experience. Debates, lawsuits, and mixed governmental messages rage on, and uncertainty is the order of the day. Where do we go from here?

• How to accelerate the board meeting

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  Board conversations can ramble. Motions are a way to accelerate the business at hand. This is especially important during times when governance is conducted remotely. "My board members are unsure about making motions. When a recommendation is offered, you can hear crickets on the call. They should feel confident about properly moving along a discussion," said an elected national chairwoman.

• Report: Women twice as likely to leave employer within a year following…

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted companies and employees. However, some groups of employees appear to have worse experiences than others. A report by WerkLabs, the insights division of The Mom Project, reveals that the pandemic is impacting working women particularly hard. And as a result, these women are more likely to express dissatisfaction with their employers — and a desire to leave.

• Tips for safer property management during COVID-19

  Sam Radbil Facilities & Grounds

  Many people are leery of changes, moves or disruptions to their routines during COVID-19 and with good reason. Information may be difficult to distill from regular news sources, so here are seven tips to help you manage a property during this crisis.

• 7 tips for managing a team remotely

  Travis Jamison Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  In 2020, even teams who have never worked remotely are starting to embrace a distanced mode of operation. However, remote work comes with its unique set of challenges, and if you've never embraced them before, you might find yourself struggling more than you expected. We're here to help you out, so let's look at seven ways to manage your remote teams better.

• Baby boomers deserve a lot of attention from businesses, too

  Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  Jill Filipovic argues in her new book that millennials have been going through tougher economic circumstances than any generation since the Great Depression. I am neither a millennial nor a boomer, but the media coverage about Filipovic's arguments got my attention. The fact is, no matter if we are in the position of supporting or challenging Filipovic's propositions, we cannot deny that we need boomers to boost post-pandemic consumption.

• How listening can help your staff stay strong throughout COVID-19

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  This year has been full of challenges. It's been a difficult season for everyone — but many look to church leaders and staff for help and reassurance. Since it appears we're stuck dealing with COVID-19 for a while, we need to focus some energy on ensuring our leaders and staff stay healthy. Take the pulse of your team by initiating a conversation. Whether it's via a video conference or in-person, talk one-on-one with each team member.

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