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Business
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Social Media Roundup: Measuring Efficiency Is More Than Just A Number
Why you'll fall short by just analyzing numbers to gauge your organization's efficiency. Plus: Countering unethical business practices…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In-Flight Electronics: The Role Associations Played
The Federal Aviation Administration's approval of portable electronics during takeoffs and landings came through much inter-industry collaboration. Now,…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
What Can Associations Learn from the NFL’s Diversity Playbook?
An annual report by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports showed that the National Football League…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Why Your Executive Assistant Is Essential
Credit the success of your fearless leader, in part, to his or her executive assistant. Plus: Is social…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
GMO Labeling: Washington Ballot Initiative Makes State A Battleground
A costly campaign to require increased labeling on genetically modified foods sold in the state has drawn attention,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Business Travel in China Could Top U.S. By 2016
According to a new study by the Global Business Travel Association, China’s business travel market is seeing double-digit…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Your Mission on Display: Why Good Office Design Matters
Winners of the first-ever Association Real Estate Awards share thoughts behind their unique office designs and how good…
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Resumes: Is Your Job Applicant Being Honest?
Warning signs to watch out for in case someone's lying on their resume. Also: The scariest parts of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Post Report Highlights Need for Effective Nonprofit Financial Controls
Nonprofits have lost hundreds of millions of dollars since 2008 due to fraud, theft, and embezzlement, according to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CEA Singles Out e-Cycling Success Stories
With the Consumer Electronics Association's ongoing effort to help reduce electronic waste nearing its long-term goals, it recently…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Corporate Sponsorship: Growth Streak Continues for Associations
Insurance companies, banks, and pharmaceutical firms are the largest sponsors of the association industry at large, according to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Shelf Life Of Social Media Trends
The cat craze of 2013, as social media trends go, has clocked out. Plus: Know a friend with…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Older Workers Probaby Happy With Their Jobs
A new poll found that an overwhelming majority of older workers report they are very or somewhat satisfied…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: More Deep Thoughts on Internships
With internships again under the microscope, one former intern in the association space speaks up. Also: Traditional media's…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
DC Commission Considering Business Tax on All Employers
As the District reviews its tax code and seeks higher revenue, a new tax on nongovernmental employers is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Domain Name Association Officially Launches
With the dynamic of the internet domain name industry about to change forever, a new group hopes to…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Same-Sex Marriage Decision Affects Where People Want to Work
According to a new study by Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, roughly half of gay and lesbian workers…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Goodlatte Patent Reform Bill Draws Mixed Reaction From Industry Groups
While Rep. Bob Goodlatte's effort at a patent reform bill stands a chance of passing, it's drawing mixed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Groups Spending Less, But Some More, on Lobbying Efforts
A new analysis of congressional disclosure reports and Center for Responsive Politics data shows that many big lobbies…
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Should Nonprofits Drop Unpaid Internships, Too?
With a major publisher choosing to end its unpaid internship program rather than pay current and former interns…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Flu Season: Study Says 90 Percent of Workers Go to Work Sick
Feeling ill? It could well be a coworker’s fault. A new survey of office workers found that most…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Added Value In Your Marketing Campaign
Here’s how you can add value to your marketing campaign. Plus: What custom variables can do for your…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Secrets of a Successful Online Career Fair
The National Retail Federation recently sponsored a virtual career fair for students and young professionals to explore the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Millennial Business Travelers Like the Extra Perks
With those between 18 and 30 traveling for work more than their peers, it's important to know what…
