Wed.Jul 17, 2019

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Manitoba Building Trades Constructs a Safe, Sustainable Centennial

Association Adviser

Sandhu spoke with Association Adviser about the challenges and evolution of the construction industry and how technology will change what and how workers contribute to this vital industry. He explains how MBT plans to grow to meet the needs of Canadian workers for the next 100 years. The post Manitoba Building Trades Constructs a Safe, Sustainable Centennial appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Daily Buzz: How Nonverbal Cues Can Create a Positive Meeting Environment

Associations Now

Smile your way to a more memorable conference experience. Also: why employees don’t understand their benefits. If you’ve ever been in a room of giggling people, you know that laughter and smiles are contagious. At meetings, the same rule applies: When authentic joy is felt, it spreads. Why? Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People , told Smart Meetings that people are continually reading others’ nonverbal cues to determine whet

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[Infographic] Grow Your Online Career Center

Association Adviser

Starting or improving an association online career center doesn't have to be a Herculean task. We've distilled 6 steps for updating your career center into an infographic for easy reference. The post [Infographic] Grow Your Online Career Center appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Is Student Debt Repayment a Benefit Worth Offering?

Associations Now

While many employees consider student debt repayment a must-have benefit, organizations are wondering if it’s something they can actually offer. One association offers some tips and explains how its staff made it happen. High student debt has been a problem for many years, with the average 2017 college graduate owing $28,650. So it’s not surprising that many employees consider student-loan repayment a must-have benefit.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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#AI4Good: Augmenting Human Interaction

Beth Kanter

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. We are particularly interested in the human side of AI and how it will augment the work of fundraisers and support donors. This week I interviewed long-time blog reader, Alison Lowndes who I first met via my blog as a regular commenter.

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With Gender Equality in Mind, CES Makes Changes for 2020

Associations Now

The Consumer Technology Association will enforce a new booth dress code and work with an equality partner as part of its efforts to improve inclusivity at CES, one of the year’s biggest tradeshows. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is putting a fresh focus on inclusion at its signature event, CES, with a series of new rules and programs that aims to make sure women in particular feel like they have a place at the event.