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Absenteeism in higher education organizations creates novel issues, as staff often cannot easily fill in for one another unless they have the same skill set. Those who do cover for absent staff can feel added stress, while absenteeism can also increase overtime costs.

Shuana Thompson, Pace University, sat down with Kronos to answer questions about complying with labor laws including Fair Labor Standards Act and the Affordable Care Act.

Student employees are an invaluable resource for colleges and universities — but managing this workforce has traditionally been complex. It doesn’t have to be.

A July eCampus News survey reveals that many higher education institutions do not have a clear understanding of the new FLSA overtime rules — and may lack the processes needed to forecast the true impact on their schools.

Nearly three-quarters of higher education institutions use grants to fund their staff. But how well are the institutions tracking and reporting their grant-related labor costs?

Many institutions struggle with this critical aspect of grants management. But it doesn’t have to be a sticking point.