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Business
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Texas Medical Associations Back Medicaid Expansion
Bucking the stance of many of the state’s Republicans, two of the largest medical associations in Texas support…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Benefits of Engaged Employees
A recent study shows 57% of employees reported moderate or high levels of engagement. What are some of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Sector Trends: Staff Growing, Innovation Slowing
Employment is expected to grow in the nonprofit sector, but groups have room for improvement in their human…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Federation of Independent Business’ Video Contest
The contest, sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business, will offer small-business owners a way to share…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Centennial Celebration of the 16th Amendment
The federal income tax turns 100 this week. And whether you like paying that tax, it’s become a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Different Shades of Association Publications
Is now a good time to launch a new association publication? For two organizations, the answer was yes,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Super Bowl for Brands: Good Timing is Everything
How one brand took a moment of Super Bowl weirdness and turned it into an opportunity. Also: Don't…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Energy Drink Companies Got Into the Lobbying Game
Facing significant public and legislative pressure over product safety, two major energy drink companies have hired lobbying firms…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Industrial Truck Association Gets a Communications Makeover
To help increase member engagement and bolster the image of the industrial trucking industry, the organization revamped its…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Fix: Financial Fitness
How can employers help get their employees on the right track to financial well-being?
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Good Counsel: Advice With Legal Consent
Be clear with employees seeking legal help: In-house counsel represents the association.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Money: Taking Flight
How a for-profit partner can spark innovation.
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Books: Whole Foods’ Mindful Capitalism
Four ideas that lead to improved lives and better bottom lines from Whole Foods' co-founder, John Mackey.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Forceful Legislative Fly-Ins
A recent survey details best practices when working with Capitol Hill during legislative fly-ins.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Brought To You By … the Bald Eagle
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook Mobile Users Surpasses Desktop Users
Facebook mobile users increase to 680 million users in the last quarter alone. How can you learn from…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Beef Up Your Customer Service
A new study reveals the promise of real-time response to customer concerns. Also: Bill Gates' annual letter offers…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey Shows Super Spending for Super Bowl Sunday
Spending by consumers and advertisers for Super Bowl XLVII is hitting record highs this year. You probably don’t…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Is Working From Home All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Are telecommuters more productive or less productive? Are they more creative or less creative? With so much research…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
National Retail Federation Report: Sales to Slow Down in 2013
The National Retail Federation has a depressing prediction: Consumer spending will slow down this year, in part because…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
BlackBerry’s Comeback Play: Company Changes Name, Goes Touch
BlackBerry (not RIM) tried for a bold reinvention today, but will they find success in the mobile sphere?…
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How the Fair Labor Association Helped Apple’s Labor Issues
As reports have hit western media sources about the labor practices used by the company’s Asian suppliers, the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Obama Dissing Football: How to Tackle a Presidential Criticism
Associations take on the President Obama’s negative comments towards the game of football. Also: What foodie trends does…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Psychological Association Builds Employee Well-Being Resource
Employers can access free research, tips, and tools as part of the association’s new push to promote healthier…
