Guest commentary: New bill helps volunteers re-coop their charitable efforts
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Tammy Glenn Volunteers go the extra mile, but at what cost? The estimated value of a volunteer hour of service, according to the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute is $33.49; up 5.3% from 2022. That’s $33.49 per hour that volunteers don’t actually pocket, but the value sends a loud and clear message — especially in the world Read More →
Guest commentary: Is a Master’s of Business Administration degree still worth it?
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Gerhard Apfelthaler & Vlad Vaiman Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) has long been considered one of the most effective ways for an early- or mid-career professional to boost their earnings potential. In recent years, however, the return on investment for graduate business education has been questioned. From concerned prospective students to the Read More →
Guest commentary: The adjunct philanthropist
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Gerhard Apfelthaler & Kelly Kimball Not too long ago, a respected British newspaper called adjunct professors the “fast food workers of the academic world.” Adjuncts, so the argument, are being exploited by institutions of higher education through teaching loads with long hours, low pay, and a lack of benefits. In the United States, adjunct instructors make Read More →
Guest commentary: HR audits are a must: here’s the speed-dating version
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Jonathan Light I conduct human resources audits with my clients regularly — a 120-point thrill ride for the uninitiated. The 2 1/2-hour exercise routinely uncovers issues the client did not know about that could open them up to legal exposure. Here is the “speed dating” version of the audit. See how well your business Read More →
Guest commentary: What Central Coast leaders can learn from an unorthodox football coach
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ritch K. Eich Jim Harbaugh, the 2024 College Football Champion University of Michigan head football coach and now the head coach of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers, has fielded much criticism from opposing coaches, athletic directors, media pundits and others. Media reports describe him as intense, quirky, brash, erratic, unorthodox, abrasive, eccentric, and as Read More →
Guest commentary: Conquer the crashes
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace I intend to do everything possible for investors to avoid being distressed sellers. Distressed selling occurs when an investor is forced to sell their assets at a significantly lower price than their actual value due to financial difficulties or market conditions. Instead, my efforts are to assist you in being well-prepared to Read More →
Guest commentary: How to protect yourself and your business from web accessibility lawsuits
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Riley Kennedy & Emilie de la Motte A surge in lawsuits targeting businesses whose websites lack accessibility for visually impaired people has emerged. One source reports a 42% increase in such lawsuits in 2023 compared with 2022. These legal actions often target small businesses claiming their websites limit access to the visually impaired. The most recent Read More →
