Remove governance

Aaron Wolowiec

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Who’s responsible for the skills gap?

Aaron Wolowiec

The survey of 2,000 adults found most Americans believe schools, employers and the government share responsibility for the workplace skills gap. Last week, the American Staffing Association released its most recent edition of American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor.

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Economically engaging

Aaron Wolowiec

In a recent study conducted by Association Laboratory , association executives revealed only minimal hopes for more engagement, mainly because of budget constraints of state and federal governments. As a result of tough economic times, government agencies – and the public sector in general – are facing more scrutiny.

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Nonprofits struggling to meet demand

Aaron Wolowiec

Much of that “social good” is financed by government grants. “The struggles nonprofits face are not the short-term result of an economic cycle; they are the results of fundamental flaws in the way we finance social good.”. Antony Bugg-Levine, CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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That’s so…2013

Aaron Wolowiec

Cases in point: Lobbyists became government relations professionals; recording merchandisers became Music Biz. There’s a new reality for associations serving industries that interact heavily with the federal workforce: Government meeting attendance isn’t what it used to be. Out: Lavish meetings and events. Workplace Culture.

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Use the media to manage your relationships

Aaron Wolowiec

National grassroots efforts steadily trickled down to local and state governments and organizations so I found myself buried in issues management. In the early stages of my career when I was working as communications director for a nonprofit, I was amazed at how quickly a national issue could become local.

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Hack attacks: Headed your way?

Aaron Wolowiec

One of the recommendations: Organizations should employ the same cyber strategies as government agencies. In the meantime, below are some other resources to explore: In April, Zurich released a report on cyber security , which lists recommendations for organizations of all sizes. Education is a must. And so is awareness.

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Use the media to manage your relationships

Aaron Wolowiec

National grassroots efforts steadily trickled down to local and state governments and organizations so I found myself buried in issues management. In the early stages of my career when I was working as communications director for a nonprofit, I was amazed at how quickly a national issue could become local.