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How to Effectively Manage Your Staff’s Return to the Office
Much of the advice about reopening the office has focused on the logistics of floor plans, cleaning, and new norms. Now, experts discuss the practical policies related to smoothly managing your people and addressing their concerns as they come back.
Help Your Members Stretch Their Business Model
When everything changes overnight, there isn’t time for surveys or focus groups. Associations have to move quickly from “What do we do?” to “Here’s the plan.” One association’s rapid response helped its members with a daunting—and counterintuitive—migration online.
Amid COVID-19, Don’t Lose Sight of Internet Connectivity Gaps
For some associations, the growing reliance on digital communication could prove a problem for areas where there are gaps in broadband access. It may be worth considering whether your communication options are leaving anyone out.
Leading During a Pandemic: The New CEO Job Search
COVID-19 may inspire (or force) association leaders to go on the job hunt. Candidates and search committees alike will need to adjust.
Focus on Member Motivations to Drive Revenue During Pandemic
Organizations facing budget shortfalls after coronavirus closures and cancellations are looking for ways to increase nondues revenue. Experts suggest going back to basic economics: Find out what members and sponsors need and supply it.
How a Popular Online Member Hub Got Even Better
One association decided to revamp its online member community to align better with a recent rebranding. Member input and leadership buy-in were key to the successful relaunch, which happened at an especially crucial time.
What Your IT Department Needs to Be Considering Now: Asset Management
Laptops, monitors, and other devices went home with employees months ago, and your organization may have had to support other remote tech needs along the way. An IT association says asset management is necessary now, before workers return to the office.
Leading During a Pandemic: Paths to Innovation
Testing out new ideas can seem overwhelming right now. But there may be no better time to do it.
HR Experts Offer Advice on When and How to Furlough
As the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, some associations may need to furlough employees. HR experts explain what this step means and offer some guidance on how to furlough properly.
How a Joint Member Effort Helped the Fight Against COVID-19
Members of the Association of Medical Illustrators banded together quickly to develop timely visual training materials for front-line healthcare professionals responding to the pandemic. Association membership was key to their success.
