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FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The latest labor statistics are out and they present some interesting opportunities for associations as we move into 2016. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015 closed with 5.6 million job openings. The report states that job openings rose in several industries over the year with the largest changes in health care, social assistance, finance and insurance.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
A community isn’t just an afterthought for your customers. And it isn’t only valuable once the deal is sealed and you sold them your product or services. Communities can support both you, your team and your customers throughout the buyers journey; every step of the way, from evaluation, decision, retention and, ultimately, creating customer loyalty.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The revelation that wood pulp was used as filler in grocery store brands of Parmesan cheese led to some important questions from the public and highlighted major concerns over integrity among cheese groups. The cheese world is not one that screams “scandal,” but a story that hit the national media last week can’t really be described as anything but.
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Danger, conference organizer! Danger! Did you ever watch the late-’60s sci-fi TV series Lost In Space ? Yeah, most of you reading this are too young to know or remember it. Still you may have watched it in reruns or at a slumber party. It was known for its iconic robot that served as an early-tornado-type-siren. Whenever it sensed a terrifying situation, it would flail its metal arms and shout danger.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
A survey of U.S. consumers found password sharing is common among a majority of people both at home and at work. Do you keep your passwords on lock down, or do you openly share them with others? If you’re like most people, you probably share passwords with family, friends, and coworkers, and you’re most likely sharing more than one password. A recent study from password management service LastPass found that 95 percent of people share up to six of their passwords.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Members of Plumbing Manufacturers International donated hundreds of plumbing supplies to residents in Flint, Michigan, as the city is dealing with a water crisis. In the midst of a water crisis in Flint, Michigan , members of Plumbing Manufacturers International recently donated faucets, water filters, and other plumbing supplies to help ensure residents had access to safe drinking water.
Beekeeper Group
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
With online security concerns bigger and more complicated than ever, it’s important not to forget the simple stuff along the way. Here’s a basic security mistake a lot of websites are guilty of. Make sure your association isn’t screwing this one up, too. No naming names, but last week I was emailed something I was shocked to receive: The password I just typed in on a website.
Smooth The Path
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
We feel lots of tension knowing that something has to change but not knowing exactly what to do. We outline a few possible scenarios but each is nearly impossible or has potentially terrible outcomes. The changes needed seem too big and too risky so we wait. The tension continues. When we are tired of the tension it may help to borrow the playbook from an innovative company.
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Two hospitality associations are bridging the Atlantic to join forces, spread memberships, and share their expertise. What is it? The U.K.-based Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT Professionals Association (HOSPA) and Chicago’s Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) are entering into a joint membership agreement that empowers each organization’s members join the other association, though HOSPA members must pay a “top-up” fee of around £145 ($203) a year for H
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
One association chapter found an unlikely path to improving its membership numbers: It ensured that its basic functions were on-point. Also: Are 20 percent of your members doing 80 percent of the work? An association pro suggests boosting engagement could even things out. Over the years, Associations Now has covered dozens of ways to boost membership and engagement— some covered by our own Joe Rominiecki not too long ago.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
In a ruling that could crack open major details on the National Security Agency’s mass-surveillance program, a federal judge declared last week that the Electronic Frontier Foundation can conduct discovery against the agency. It’s just the latest step in the long-running trial for the foundation. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) just scored a big victory in its ongoing fight against the National Security Agency’s (NSA) mass-surveillance program, and it’s a good re
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