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Survey: Almost one-third of workers have left a job due to lack of flexible…

Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Flexible work used to be a “nice-to-have” benefit, but it is rapidly becoming a requirement for workers. In fact, according to a recent survey by FlexJobs, 30% of workers reported leaving a job because it did not offer flexible work options. The survey findings were not a revelation to Sara Sutton, founder and CEO of FlexJobs. "I wasn't necessarily surprised because so many of the people we help every day are in that exact situation — they're working in a job that lacks the flexible work options they need or want, so they're in search of a better way to work."

Dominant Facebook supports net neutrality, political ads

Michelle R. Matisons Science & Technology

Imagine the kind of hegemonic influence Facebook founder and multibillionaire Mark Zuckerberg has, what with his company supporting 1.5 billion daily active users. That massive data stream is a constant, along with the controversies swirling around Zuckerberg’s indirect and direct political influence. By virtue of the platform’s popularity, Facebook’s ability to shape public consciousness and debate produces a vicious cycle whereby people debate the legality of Facebook’s utter social media dominance on Facebook.

Quality of work begins with quality of life

Lloyd Princeton Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Two of the biggest challenges employers face today are retaining employees and keeping them engaged at work. To address these challenges, firms have sought to incentivize employees with additional financial rewards, such as profit-sharing and commissions. They also have increased their benefits offerings to include wellness programs, financial counseling and assistance with student debt. But what most employees really want is a better quality of life.

Are you in need of a course correction? Reflect on your purpose

Lisa Cole Mental Healthcare

This morning, while pondering "purpose," images of sailing swirled about me. I remember being caught "in irons" — trapped in a "No Go Zone," unable to bear away and begin sailing. I thought, too, of the Sirens, enchanting mythological creatures beckoning sailors off course; ultimately, to their demise. Is this not our life at times? We’ve all been there — stuck, lost, and in need of navigation. It’s easy these days to feel windstrewn; we seem to be buffeted at every turn. By reflecting on our purpose, we can relocate our North Star and course correct.

Making the board meeting work

Robert C. Harris Association Management

Association success requires a partnership between the chief elected officer (president or chair of the board) and the chief staff officer (executive director or CEO). This pairing can make or break good governance. Both persons have a lot at stake. Each brings different knowledge and perspectives to the boardroom, where most of the work is done. The elected president is eager to lead. The executive director brings the needed experiences, including meeting management and organizational knowledge.

Enhancing early learning and care work through playful professional practice

Glory Ressler Education

We all recognize the genuine joy of engaging with children in play; this is what motivated many of us to work in early care and education in the first place. Sadly, I have noticed that playfulness rarely makes an appearance in our adult interactions. This is understandable, given the high levels of engagement, professionalism and work ethic demonstrated in our field. We understand the importance and impact of what we do and, therefore, take our work seriously. However, I have personally witnessed the negative impacts of too much seriousness and not enough play.

How to stop being a stressed-out, compulsive micromanager

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Do you find yourself hovering over your employees to make sure the task, project or job gets done right? If you have to hover and micromanage, then you either have the wrong employee or don’t trust anyone but yourself. If the latter is the case, then do it all yourself. See how that works for you. Micromanaging and trying to control every action of an employee, colleague or a family member is exhausting. Do you really have the energy? Don’t you need to use your time better?

Infographic: Understanding marijuana laws, state-by-state

Brian Wallace Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Marijuana laws are changing across the country. On an almost daily basis, more states are discussing the legalization of marijuana, especially related to drug testing in the workplace. Some states have fully legalized marijuana while other states have only legalized it medicinally. Do you know if your state allows employers to drug test for marijuana? This infographic includes more information on the most lenient and strictest marijuana laws, state by state.

Podcast: The economics of starting a practice

Jarod Carter Healthcare Administration

Considering starting a cash-based practice or online business? Here’s my advice on the top things to consider in your decision-making process that will ensure you are geared toward success. These include: setting realistic expectations for profit margins, overhead costs, and overall time commitment; the importance of leveraging experts instead of doing it all yourself; and approaches for hiring online contractors to make sure you get what you need.

Basketball backlash: China, Hong Kong, business and the NBA

Seth Sandronsky Sports & Fitness

Who could have imagined the shake-up ahead when Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support for Hong Kong street protests against the Chinese government’s power in the former British colony on Oct. 4? We know now. Chinese firms ended NBA sponsorships and cancelled the airing of televised preseason games, including ones played inside the country between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Chinese basketball fans in the hundreds of millions mean growth for the NBA. Its investors and players count on the financial benefits of that trend. Still, many questions linger.

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