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Gartner: Job Market Leading Employers to Overpay for New Workers
According to the research firm Gartner, a competitive market for new hires is leading employers to pay even more than prospective workers were seeking—which encourages current employees to start looking elsewhere.
House Extenders Package Includes UBIT Repeal
This week, the House Ways and Means Committee passed a tax extenders package that included a provision to repeal the 21 percent tax on certain employee benefits provided by associations. It now needs a full House vote.
Embracing a Hashtag: Education Group Adopts #YouAreWelcomeHere
With the homegrown hashtag proving greatly successful as a marketing tool among its members, NAFSA has officially taken ownership of #YouAreWelcomeHere and will support the campaign’s growth.
Giving USA Report: Tax Changes, Stock Market Leave Damper on Charitable Picture
The latest edition of the Giving USA annual report found that, with inflation accounted for, giving fell last year, despite a strong economy. The report notes a sharp decline in itemized tax returns.
B Lab Pushes Growth of Mission-Focused B Corporations
The B Corp designation is awarded to socially minded businesses that meet high standards of transparency and accountability. B Lab, the nonprofit that awards the certification, is working to build on the model's success so that more companies adopt a mission-focused mindset.
With Retail Concept, Group Looks to Make Plant-Based Food Easier to Find on the Go
The Plant Based Foods Association is aiming to make grab-and-go plant-based food more accessible with a turnkey retail concept it’s piloting at college campuses to start.
The Group Lobbying the States for a Presidential Popular Vote
The National Popular Vote has long made the case that there’s no reason that states have to stick with the electoral college—and has legislative success stories to show for it.
The Bad Habits That Might Be Driving Your Fellow Travelers Nuts
A new Expedia study lays out the need for good etiquette on the road—and the behaviors that are most likely to frustrate your neighbors. Despite the complaints, travelers don’t want to start a fight.
Report: Nonprofit Employees Happy, But There’s Always Room for Improvement
A new report from the fundraising platform Classy finds that nonprofit employee satisfaction rates top 80 percent, but closer alignment between employees and leadership could make things even better.
What Does the Future of Work Look Like for Women?
A new McKinsey Global Institute report indicates that automation could lead to potentially high job losses for women by 2030. To stop this, leaders and organizations must invest in training and reskilling programs.
