Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'The advent of online video tools like Skype and ooVoo make it possible to interview potential hires from around the globe. But how effective are those video interviews, and how can they benefit an organization? A new study has some answers. Video chatting has been a much-welcomed tool in the association community. Its allowed conferences to have a longer shelf life and reach a wider audience , created unique ways for members to connect , and has become a popular alternative-learning model.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2014

'The skills gap is a disparity that exists between employers looking for skilled workers and job seekers who lack the right skills. While government legislation has been passed for decades to try to. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'As an association pro, you’re in the best position to help members meet each other. Could you make a daily habit of making introductions? From time to time, I get an email from an ASAE member with a question about something related to membership. I maintain that I’m not an expert, just a writer, so I usually try to find some past articles on the topic they’re asking about and, when I can, recommend they get in touch with a member at another association that has experience with

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 13, 2014

'Beth Ziesenis is known as “Your Nerdy Best Friend.” She always has great suggestions for tech tools that are easy, inexpensive and fun. I always make sure I check out her sessions when. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'Microsoft changes its strategy on Internet Explorer support to encourage its customers to use the latest versions. Also: a sneak peek at what #ASAE15 attendees should expect from Detroit. Still using an outdated version of Internet Explorer? Might be time to upgrade. Last week, Microsoft announced that it will drop support and security updates for older versions of the browser and support only the latest edition of each available version of Windows.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'In a pilot program, the American Bar Association will work with the startup Rocket Lawyer, which offers access to legal documents and on-call attorneys for a flat monthly fee. The association sees it as an opportunity to reach a new market for legal services. It remains to be seen if the startup Rocket Lawyer is going to do to legal services what Uber did to taxis—but if it does, the American Bar Association won’t be left behind.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'A seasoned speaking pro says you should have multiple versions of your presentation ready—you know, just in case. Also: guidelines for a successful Facebook post. Event planners prepare for so many scenarios, generally: rain, power outages, no-shows, backup venues, the whole bit. Why shouldn’t presenters plan the same way? Thoughts on that in today’s Social Media Roundup: Many Sizes Fit All.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2014

'After more than a month of waiting, the Society of Professional Journalists finally got a response from the Obama administration about a lingering press access problem. But, according to the group, it failed to address the main issue. It took the Society of Professional Journalists a couple of tries to get the president’s attention. But when the Obama administration finally responded on Monday to its complaints about limited press access to government sources, SPJ was less than pleased.

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