Recent Articles
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How is the shutdown affecting travel?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEconomists are predicting dire consequences for the country if the government shutdown continues. Congress and President Donald Trump are unable to find a solution, as evident from the way negotiations blew up at the White House on Jan. 9. Among the many areas of the economy, travel and tourism may be the industry most affected by the shutdown. Federal employees are already working without pay, and soon, 800,000 paycheck-less employees will be plunged into dire financial straits. Low-staffed and overstressed airports will raise serious questions about aviation safety and security.
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Supporting vs. enabling your student
Sharona Sommer, CPC EducationWhat does it really mean to enable versus support your student? Generally speaking, enabling refers to the practice of over-helping, as in rescuing your student from uncomfortable or challenging situations without considering if they are able to handle it themselves. When you support your student, you provide space for them to learn from their mistakes and build the necessary coping skills to handle life’s twists and turns. It is your job as parents and caregivers to provide positive encouragement along the path to independence but not to pave the road for them before they get there.
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3 behaviors that bad bosses do well
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe often talk about the traits of great leaders. Harvard Business Review, Inc. magazine, Psychology Today, and numerous best-selling books often share the latest research on leadership. Great organizations sustain themselves with great leaders at every level when they employ the right practices. But what happens in organizations with bad leaders? There is a misconception that just because someone has the title of leader and a great product that they are good at leading people. Here are three behaviors that bad leaders do so well, their employees end up hating them, retiring in place or just quit.
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Lessons on conflict management from my 6-year-old
Candice Gottlieb-Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs I was driving my daughter home from school one day, we discussed her most recent, holiday-inspired work of art. I suggest that we temporarily place it where we had hung her "Blue Dog" painting. She agrees — and then, a few moments later, asks, "Don’t you like my Blue Dog?" Surprised, as I absolutely love her artwork and frequently tell her so, I say, "Of course I do." Then, I go on to explain the limited space we have for hangable art. "But," she says, "I heard you say you didn’t like Blue Dog." And she was right. I had said exactly that a couple weeks prior.
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Manufacturing growth slows to end 2018. What’s next?
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingWhile President Trump and others extol manufacturing sector growth, the year ended with the standard manufacturing production number dropping from 59.3 percent in November to 54.1 percent in December. Some say the decline is caused by the ongoing trade war with China, and others suggest that the new NAFTA — the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) — is challenging private-sector organizations. So is Brexit. But policy developments that challenge traditional manufacturing culture are not enough to explain this rapid month-to-month change.
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How much pride do you have about your profession?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMost of us take great pride in what we do for living — especially those who are in sworn, uniformed careers, i.e., military, law enforcement, fire rescue, customs, corrections officer, etc. Then, there are those who chronically complain about their work. I know it's not easy but maybe they need to consider a career change! All of us understand that work can be challenging at times. But wouldn’t life be boring if we didn’t have these challenges, and subsequently weren't able to reap the rewards with a sense of accomplishment — taking "pride" in what we did accomplish?
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What you need to know when hiring in a new state
Melanie Pol Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's an exciting time for your business — you're looking to expand and start hiring workers in a new state. This might be your first time doing so and you’re beginning to realize that with it comes heaps of admin, setup, and legal considerations. There are some important processes to establish to ensure you can support your worker whilst staying compliant — here are the key areas you’ll need to tackle.
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How the government shutdown affects military pay
Miranda Y. Brumbaugh Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCreate a spending plan. Have a garage sale. Contact creditors to ask about hardship programs. These are the types of tips the Coast Guard members and employees are hearing from CG SUPRT. Also known as the Coast Guard Support Program, this is the type of agency that steps up to help the military during budgetary crises. The latest crisis, a government shutdown since Dec. 22, is set to become the longest government shutdown in history. Find out more about the shutdown crisis and how it is affecting military pay for each branch.
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New study: Flavored tobacco use increasing in young people
Tammy HinojosAccording to a new study by Reuters Health, the growing popularity of e-cigarettes among U.S. youth may be associated with increased use of potentially dangerous (but wildly popular) flavored tobacco products. There is some good news in this: Tobacco use overall appears to be decreasing among American middle and high school students. The number of students using any tobacco products declined from 17.3 percent in 2014 to 13.6 percent in 2017. But it’s a completely different picture when you factor in flavored tobacco products.
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American education’s teacher crisis
Patrick Gleeson EducationAfter decades of largely ineffective attempts by American teachers to raise salaries and improve teaching conditions, American teachers have changed their ways. In 2018, they were organizing, striking, or simply leaving the profession. Until recently, polarized state governments have been unable or unwilling to address the problem. Parents are often unaware of the seriousness of the crisis, which could leave many American students without access to an effective education.