Climate change heats up as critical issue for associations
Many groups either modified positions or kicked off new advocacy efforts amid member pressure to address controversial topic As temperatures rose across the globe in 2019, so did public attention to climate change, with associations responding by either amending existing policies, launching new initiatives, or finding themselves under increasing pressure from business members to take a position.
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Groups double down on developing, delivering educational content
Rise of the chief learning officer reflects importance of boosting member value From left, Smith, Urena and Qaimari.
Read MoreKEY QUESTIONS CHECKLIST
Use this list as a resource for querying recruiters and search committees about the search process and the hiring organization. Exercise judgment about how many questions to ask and do your own research as well. (See related story.) SEARCH PARAMETERS Describe the process. What is the timeline? Where are you in the process now?
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What to ask recruiters, what they should be able to answer
Well-informed, inquisitive job candidates make good impressions and better decisions; but be wise about what you ask and when Knowledge is power, says search consultant Leslie Hortum. And asking the right questions can mean the difference between landing the job or landing flat, or between finding the right opportunity and avoiding the wrong one.
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Changing marketplace powers collaboration on rebranded trade show
American Gear Manufacturers Association partners with allied associations to support customers for power transmission products Matt Croson (left) and Eric Lanke Since 1986, the American Gear Manufacturing Association had put on a trade show every two years dedicated to gears and appropriately named Gear Expo.
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VP and her pooch encourage reading
Williamson and Samson at the library Jennifer Williamson has always had a deep love for animals, and as a child thought she might make working with animals her profession. She followed a different path as an association executive for a number of national and local groups, but has found a way to work with animals as a volunteer.
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