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Business
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cybersecurity Legislation Making Headway in Congress
While the Senate likely will not vote on the cybersecurity legislation the House passed last month, the two…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Safer Factories Initiative: Retailers’ New Bangladesh Accord
Retailers worldwide have been pressured to improve safety measures after the deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh. North American…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Them Get Away: Tips for Successful Employee Onboarding
Your job as a recruiter does not end after hiring a new employee. Discover advice from two HR…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Innovation: Is Fear of Risk a Factor?
New research has found that many companies are seeing fewer rewards and less satisfaction stemming from innovation. Two…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
American Heart Association’s Revenue Generation Efforts
The American Heart Association’s chairman wants to see his organization’s revenues hit $1 billion annually to better serve…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
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…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tax Reform Working Groups’ Feedback Summarized By Committee
A lengthy report by the Joint Committee on Taxation summarizes the current state of the U.S. tax code…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Internal Revenue Service Officials Admit Targeting Political Groups
After the Internal Revenue Service revealed it had given special scrutiny to nonprofits with conservative or patriotic political…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
AAAS: Sequestration Hurting Science Research Funding
Federal spending on research and development fell to its lowest point in 40 years in fiscal year 2013.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Shorter Your Name, the Higher Your Earning Power
If you don’t already have a nickname, you might want to consider giving yourself one. New research has…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Calorie Counts: Food Marketers Raise Concern Over Regulations
A section of the Affordable Care Act requires food companies to list calorie counts on menus or food…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: Student Loan Debt Is Hurting the Economy
Several groups, including the National Association of Realtors, AARP, and the American Medical Association, are speaking out on…
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Background Checks: Avoid Pitfalls Through Accrediation
With the Federal Trade Commission cracking down on a number of background-checking firms, one association's accreditation efforts are helping to raise…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Hiring Process: Choosing the Right Person for the Job
When looking to hire someone to fit your organization’s culture, hire for behavior rather than personality, advised one…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cellphone Radiation Law: San Francisco Backs Down After Lawsuit
After a legal challenge by CTIA-The Wireless Association, the city of San Francisco has decided to halt its…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Western Fulfillment Management Association Rebrands, Changes Model
To keep pace with the changing publishing industry and to help increase member numbers, one West Coast marketing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Food Truck Association’s Protest: Information, Not Food, Served
With an upcoming regulatory vote causing potential trouble for Washington, DC-area food trucks, members of Food Truck Association…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Watch or Read? Magazines Offering Online Video Content
Condé Nast announced the addition of more than 30 new online video series to accompany some of its…
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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: Association Blames Western Retailers
Days after a deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, an association in the country is raising concerns about Western retailers.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Member Relations: Avoid the Apology Tour, Be Proactive
A new survey on consumer forgiveness and JCPenney’s current apology campaign offer member-relations lessons for associations.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sustainable Restaurant Association Launches Rating System
Sustainability has become a major priority for chefs and restaurateurs during the past decade. One association wants to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Marketing 911 Helpline: For Small-Business Marketing Emergencies
The Marketing 911 Helpline, launched by the National Association of Small Business Professionals, serves as a forum for…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Telework Policy
Once you’ve determined teleworking is right for your organization, it’s time to set up a policy. Here are…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Boston Marathon Bombings: Association Helps Local Business Rebound
Local businesses in Boston lost tens of millions of dollars because of the Boston Marathon bombings, but Back…
