Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

You may be exhausted after getting back from a conference, but you can’t lose momentum. Now’s the time to review your notes, follow-up with new contacts, share what you learned, and decide how your attendance may benefit your association. We’ve all been there: You return home after being out of town for a few days attending a conference, and all you want to do is get back to your usual work and life routine—and, more importantly, take a nap.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

When people think of libraries, they think of books. But for homeless individuals, they’re often a place of refuge. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. America has more than half a million homeless people , and many of those individuals struggle to find places to go during the day.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

A new study finds that tastes are changing, which means event planners need to catch up with the latest culinary trends. As federal meeting planners have recognized, the trend for organizations to offer a meal as part of their events has become a good way to attract new members and increase participation. Though a traditional sandwich buffet—or a selection of chicken, fish, and vegetarian entrees—have their appeal, a new study shows it may be time for organizations to spice things up a bit.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

Rude coworkers can make your blood boil, and, according to a new study, their bad behavior can spread like a virus. An HR consultant shares some tips for preventing the sickness from infecting the whole office. Peak flu season is still a few months away, but there’s another type of bug flying around the office that is just as contagious—and perhaps more harmful.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

Collaboration between an association exec and his former employer produced a memorable icon of video game nostalgia. Here’s how that happened. Also: why you might not be a good fit for managing a community. Remember the “war on drugs” is a bit more controversial now than it was in the ’80s and ’90s, but one notable relic of the federal government’s messaging strategy can be seen just by stopping in at your local arcade.

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