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Lunchtime Links: Don't be Afraid of Improvisation
Lessons on making room for innovation within a traditional context from Comedy Central's newest hit show, Key & Peele. Also: How The Office taught one writer key lessons in professionalism.
MPAA Changes Antipiracy Tactics With New Website
After spending years focusing on the growing piracy issue by fighting the sources of said piracy, the Motion Picture Association of America is trying something new: They're making the legal sources a little more obvious.
Cybersecurity Bill Could Make Headway in Congress
While the Senate likely will not vote on the cybersecurity legislation the House passed last month, the two chambers are talking, and could have a bill on President Obama's desk by the fall.
American Retailers Unveil Bangladesh Safety Accord
Retailers worldwide have been pressured to improve safety measures after the deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh. North American companies, with the help of several associations, crafted an alternative accord to prevent future disasters.
Is Fear of Risk Killing Association Innovation?
New research has found that many companies are seeing fewer rewards and less satisfaction stemming from innovation. Two association professionals weigh in on the importance of risk taking and strategic processes to foster new ways to provide value to members.
American Heart Association Experiments With Revenue-Raising Ideas
The American Heart Association's chairman wants to see his organization's revenues hit $1 billion annually to better serve the group's mission. What is the AHA doing to reach that goal?
Why Easier Home Sales Mean Increased Mobility
One of the toughest factors for many workers during the recession was that homes in depressed areas were difficult to sell. But in many metropolitan areas, that trend is changing—and could make talented workers more likely to move to get a better job.
Committee Reports on Feedback Given to Tax Reform Working Groups
A lengthy report by the Joint Committee on Taxation summarizes the current state of the U.S. tax code and recent public comments about changing the system. It will be used by legislators as they craft a comprehensive tax reform package this year.
IRS Admits to Improperly Targeting Tea Party Groups
After the Internal Revenue Service revealed it had given special scrutiny to nonprofits with conservative or patriotic political interests, members of Congress spoke out strongly.
AAAS: Sequestration Hurting Science Research Funding
Federal spending on research and development fell to its lowest point in 40 years in fiscal year 2013. The American Association for the Advancement of Science predicts sequestration will drop science funding even more.