Study: Women of Color Face Systemic Challenges in Nonprofit Careers
A new report from the Building Movement Project’s Race to Lead program says persistent bias continues to hold back women of color from rising up the nonprofit career ladder.
Ernie Smith
The Not-So-Lost Art of the Thank-You Note
Whether after an interview or during a business deal, a thank-you note can always make the difference between a potential opportunity or a missed connection. Here are some tips in terms of perfecting yours.
Accessible, Affordable: The Strategy Behind One Group’s Online Learning Efforts
(ISC)² is planning a major expansion of its online education efforts, including the addition of new staff, as a way to help cybersecurity pros keep up with the latest trends.
Airline Industry Makes Room for Nonbinary IDs
With a number of states allowing individuals to register their gender under a nonbinary status, the airline industry is likewise adjusting its flight-booking terminology beyond “male” and “female.”
Turn Better Data Security Into a Strategic Advantage
In the age of personalization, how much is too much? Giving your members more control over their privacy—and making that clear to them—could be a big strategic win for your association.
Why A State Construction Group Gave Legislators a Drug Test
The West Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Council got more than two dozen state legislators to voluntarily take a drug test—all while making the point that the tests have been a major success for the contracting industry.
The Industry Standards That Could Kill Robocalls for Good
Telecom industry groups have stepped up their efforts to stop robocalls by developing call verification and blocking standards. But the head of a new technical group warns that many details remain to be worked out before you can kiss robocalls goodbye.
3 Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams
Phishing schemes are getting more personalized and more targeted—and it’s up to both you and your employees to know how to deal with them when they occur. Read on for a few tactics for improving your odds of staying safe from data or identity theft.
School Psychologists Urge Positive Approach to Tragic Anniversaries
The National Association of School Psychologists says dwelling in the past does more harm than good. Instead, it says, on the anniversary of a tragedy like the Parkland school shooting, focus on positive change.
The Society That Keeps Mount Rushmore Looking Solid as a Rock
The Mount Rushmore Society, a supporting organization for the popular South Dakota national monument, keeps things presidential throughout the year for visitors ready to make the trip in their general direction. The organization recently had to step up to offer support during the federal shutdown.
