Guest commentary: Pacifica’s promise to supply the community with professional mental health experts
By Dr. Dylan Martinez Francisco Pacifica Graduate Institute cares about the community. This is at the heart of its new initiative called Pacifica Promise — a ten-year vision of Dr. Leonie Mattison, the President and CEO of Pacifica, inspired by a listening tour that included engaging with the public to understand the needs of the Read More →
Guest commentary: Preparation trumps prediction, learn from endowments
By John Grace Endowments, with their pioneering strategies, have long been a source of inspiration for the securities industry. Their innovative approaches can be a beacon of hope for individual investors, igniting a desire to enhance their understanding of investment strategies and inspiring them to explore new possibilities. Endowments operate under vastly different conditions than Read More →
Guest commentary: Home insurance is skyrocketing, but here’s what you can do about it
By Salena Bracamontes It’s become an all-too-common scenario for California homeowners. A letter arrives in the mail from your home insurance company informing you that your coverage won’t be renewed. You did nothing wrong. Maybe you’ve had the same insurance company for decades and never filed a claim. Yet now you’re faced with having to quickly Read More →
Guest commentary: New bill helps volunteers re-coop their charitable efforts
By 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?
By 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
By 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
By 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 →
