GD eNews | Vol. 5, No. 14 | July 31, 2006
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Good HR Practices Equal Growth for Small Businesses
Small businesses profit by hiring workers who fit into their company culture, creating a "family-like atmosphere" where employees are trusted to manage themselves. That is the finding of a study by Christopher Collins, Cornell associate professor of human resource studies... Continue»
Posted on August 1, 2006 to General
Transitions: What You Should Tell Your Child Before College
Thousands of high school seniors will soon begin the most important transition of their young lives when they leave home for college. But what does your child need to know before he or she leaves, and how do you set limits without squelching your child’s newfound freedom? April Stein, psychologist and director of The Menninger Clinic's Compas Psychiatric and Addictions Program for young adults, provides advice on how to help your child transition to college. Continue»
Posted on August 1, 2006 to Education Resources
Expert Has Advice On Managing Money At College
College financial planning doesn't just mean figuring out how to pay for tuition, room and board, according to an expert at St. Lawrence University. Parents and students also need to manage day-to-day expenses. Continue»
Posted on August 1, 2006 to Education Resources
Are American Students Ready for the Global Age?
On the heels of the publication of Dr. J. Michael Adams' new book, "Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation," three recent reports confirm his findings that colleges are not adequately preparing their students for the demands... Continue»
Posted on August 1, 2006 to Education News
Study Tells Parents How to Get on the Same Page with Their Teens
A new study out of Brigham Young University sought to understand what teens think about the appropriateness of their parents’ reactions to their behaviors. The upshot: whether parents are perceived negatively by their adolescents or not depends on the situation.... Continue»
Posted on August 1, 2006 to Education Resources
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