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How to create a successful summer internship program

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

It is not too late to hire interns for the summer. Many organizations who have never hired an intern fear the worst: someone who needs hand-holding, is unreliable, and comes with an educational requirement. However, with the right perspective and a few thoughtful steps, hiring a summer intern is not as burdensome as it seems, and it can be a great benefit to many organizations.

Why your church should use email marketing software

Deborah Ike Religious Community

Does your church send email newsletters with information about upcoming events and church news? If so, can you tell how many people read each email? Are you seeing an increase in visits to the church website or more event registrations within a day or two after sending a mass email? An email marketing software can help with those items and much more. Here are a few reasons why your church should consider email marketing software.

How successful women avoid burnout: You need a tribe

Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Achieving success is a praiseworthy feat that usually requires a certain level of sacrifice. But women may pay an additional price for their career achievements. Research reveals that women are more likely than men to suffer from depression. This could be related to the stress of balancing work and family responsibilities, feeling isolated at work, and/or a host of other reasons. Many successful women end up experiencing burnout, but is it necessary to choose between your career goals and your health and happiness?

How to convert customers on social media

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

For most businesses (70%), their top goal for social media is to raise awareness, according to the 2019 Sprout Social Index. Driving sales and generating leads came in a close second, though. It helps that 90% of marketers found that investing in social media has a direct impact on their revenue. But as you invest more in social, how can you ensure impact to the bottom line by moving customers down the funnel? Read on for data-driven tips from Sprout Social about what customers want from you at each step of their buying journey.

Before you plan your next trip, take a look at Mobility-as-a-Service

Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & Automotive

We can't think of life without Netflix. What if there was a Netflix of transportation to change the way we travel? As fantastic as that may sound, it's already happening and we should get ready to sit back and enjoy the ride. A new McKinsey & Company report states that the future of U.S. urban transportation lies in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Rapid population growth and expanding urban spaces are leading to increased pollution and road congestion. New-age mobility possibilities can provide some solutions to combat these issues by offering means of alternative transportation.

Building mathematical discourse with English learners

Erick Herrmann Education

Learning mathematics is a critical skill in the 21st century. Mathematics builds critical skills, such as problem solving and applying logic. While some claim that mathematics might be an easier subject area for English learners due to the nature of the subject, this is clearly not the case as mathematics requires a significant amount of language. The purpose of mathematical discourse is to deepen understanding of mathematical concepts. Teachers can facilitate mathematical discourse in their classrooms for English learners in a variety of ways.

Why great leaders must be great detectives

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Great leaders know how to find and leverage the brilliance in their organization. They know how to go beyond the "usual suspects," and bring out the best work from people who may not be seen, "popular," or outspoken. They are the hidden geniuses. Are you missing the hidden geniuses in your organization? Who are these hidden geniuses? They are potential game-changers, innovators and revolutionary thinkers once discovered. They are the employees that don't look like you, sound like you or think like you.

Teens and noise-induced hearing loss: Educating to a growing problem

Sheilamary Koch Education

Young people love loud music, and they’re not alone. As adults, how many of us take the edge off a long rush hour commute by blasting music in the car? Or motivate ourselves at the gym or while working around the house by listening to tunes on our personal stereo system? The attraction to loud music is of increasing concern to audiologists, who are seeing more cases of hearing loss linked to noise at younger ages.

5 ways to alienate your project team

Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The role of project manager isn’t always viewed kindly. Some team members may think you don’t do any real work or that you’re creating extra work for them. To fight against those stereotypes, consider the following ways you could accidentally alienate your team and take a different approach instead.

Why understanding the time pyramid is critical for healthcare administrators

Catherine Iste Healthcare Administration

Everything that falls under the auspices of healthcare administration is complex. From budgets to billing and policy to care management, healthcare administrators at any level must understand, manage, and optimize complicated systems. As such, the actions of one healthcare administrator can impact a significant number of departments, teams and employees. Because of this, it is critical for administrators to become familiar with and embrace the time pyramid.

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