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• Travel2020: Virtuoso’s top trends in summer travel

  Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  As Americans plan their summer getaways in the midst of this country’s strange and unstable approach to foreign relations, some vacationers are opting to stay closer to home and explore their own country, according to reports by global luxury travel network Virtuoso. The scenery and diversity of national parks appeal to families and adventurers alike when the temperatures warm up. Europe is always desirable for its history, culture, cuisine and abundant luxury offerings. In particular, Spain has become quite popular as it offers better value compared to other spots in Western Europe.

• Volunteering can help you accelerate your career

  Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  One evening, 24-year-old Mary Hernandez was speaking with David, her career services advisor at Center Community College, about how she could transition into a medical records position. Because she was working full-time at Platt and attending classes a few evenings a week, it was not practical for her to serve an internship. David suggested that she consider volunteering at a healthcare facility on Saturdays. "Volunteering is a terrific way to gain experience, to give back to the community, and to build an effective network," he explained.

• EPA’s Energy Star program gets updates, new building certifications

  Scott E. Rupp Facilities & Grounds

  There have been several updates to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, including changes to the Star score. The score ranges from one to 100, which is the current national benchmark for energy performance. Per program guidance, facility managers and users enter information about their buildings into Portfolio Manager, the EPA’s online resource management tool that is used to assess the status of the application submitted. Then, using this information, which includes key operational details and actual energy use, Portfolio Manager calculates a score that compares a building’s energy performance to similar buildings nationwide.

• Data interoperability and why it matters in education

  Bambi Majumdar Education

  Data interoperability in education refers to the secure and seamless exchange of data between the various platforms that are used in the classroom and overall in K-12 education. Today, we use a blend of collaborative software, learning management systems, and various mobile apps to learn. Yet, the information is not easily transferred between these platforms. Educators find it cumbersome to transfer data, and this creates friction in learning and information gaps as well.

• Pace of remodeling stays brisk, spending softens

  Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  Remodeling activity in the first three months of this year exceeded that of the previous quarter, continuing an upward growth trend. Industry projections and homeowner surveys indicate demand for services should remain steady throughout the remainder of the year. However, annual growth is expected to be more modest than in recent years, and homeowners plan to cut back spending on some projects. For the 28th quarter in a row, MetroStudy’s Residential Remodeling Index (RRI) posted positive growth in the first quarter of 2019, up 0.7% from the previous quarter and 4.1% over the first quarter of 2018.

• How to recognize employees when summer Fridays aren’t practical

  Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Summer Fridays refer to the practice that employees get to leave early or work remotely on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. While this can be a fantastic benefit for office workers, it can be extremely impractical to implement outside of standard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. offices and cost-prohibitive to offer to nonexempt employees. This does not mean our hands are tied as leaders when it comes to giving employees a break during the summer months. Here are some other options to consider when summer Fridays are not practical.

• What is your employee value proposition?

  Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  Along with attracting the right talented people, holding onto them is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. With unemployment at the lowest level in 50 years and employees with proven ability in high demand, promising workers a position and a modicum of job security is no longer enough to gain their loyalty. In today’s highly competitive environment, employers expect a lot from their staff. Now, employees are asking for more in return. And if they aren’t satisfied, they will look for better conditions and opportunities elsewhere.

• A new device that measures stress

  Dorothy L. Tengler Mental Healthcare

  According to a new survey from the American Psychological Association, average stress levels in the U.S. rose from 4.9 in 2014 to 5.1 on a 10-point stress scale, and there has been an increase in number of adults who experience extreme stress. Andrew Steckl, an Ohio Eminent Scholar and professor of electrical engineering in the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science, and his research team have developed a new test that can easily and simply measure common stress hormones using sweat, blood, urine, or saliva. Their unique device measures multiple biomarkers and can be applied to different bodily fluids.

• Airport slot allocation management is about to get better

  Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

  A new governing structure over the way airport slots are allocated and managed has been agreed upon by three industry associations. It is hoped that this arrangement will benefit passengers as air travel increases and more airports feel the pressure of demand. The agreement came at a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, and sees Airports Council International (ACI) World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) agreeing to the new structure for the Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) — a set of standards published by IATA for the management of airport slots.

• The final word on what the legislative session meant for outdoorsmen in…

  John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

  The 86th Session of the Texas Legislature is in the books. As previously discussed, there were two pieces of legislation under consideration that were of particular concern to sportsmen and women. One pertained to hog hunting in the Lone Star State while the other involved a sales tax holiday on firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. First, we’ll start with the news on the hog hunting front. SB 317 was passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on May 31. The bill takes effect on Sept. 1 and amends state law to permit hunters to take feral hogs on private land without possessing a hunting license.

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