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Tip of the Week: Putting the Pieces Together
Looking to help staff enhance their communications and leadership skills? Give this classic team building activity a try “Jigsaw puzzles are well-known for their brain-boosting abilities,” says Sandi Mercado, ED...
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Tip of the Week: Framework for Workplace Well-Being
The U.S. Surgeon General recently released their five essential components to support workplaces as engines of well-being Right now there are more than 160 million people in the United States...
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Jobs of the Month—March 2024
Looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. And hiring managers and HR peeps,...
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Tip of the Week: Lost Pets Workbook
Working to increase your RTO rate? Grab this nifty resource from Petco Love Lost What percentage of your annual intakes come in as lost or stray? What factors contribute most...
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Meet a CAWA: Stacey Price
Dakin Humane’s Director of Development and Marketing sings the praises of CAWA—and shares her favorite two-word leadership tip. Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Since: March 2023 The Association: Describe being...
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Celebrating Cindy Machado, CAWA: 40+ years of collaboration, leadership and positivity
Honoring Marin Humane’s Director of Animal Services on her upcoming retirement A career-long animal welfare professional, Cindy Machado entered into the field more than forty years ago, when she became...
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Jobs of the Month—February 2024
Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. And hiring managers and HR peeps, please make a note: Members of The Association...
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Tip of the Week: Lost Pet Infographic
Do you receive calls from the community seeking help to find a lost pet? Here’s a key resource to pass on to dog owners This nifty infographic, based on research...
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In Memoriam: Kent M. Robertson
Former Association Board Member and Respected Animal Welfare Leader Has Passed Away We wish to honor the legacy of Kent Robertson, a veteran leader who spent more than 30 years in the...
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Jobs of the Month—January 2024
New Year, new career… View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. And hiring managers and HR peeps, take note: Members of The Association enjoy the added bennie of...
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Best of the Blog 2023
Here’s the line-up of most-viewed posts of 2023. Thanks for coming to check us out this past year, and let us know about what you’d like to see more in...
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Tip of the Week: Difficult Convos for New Managers
Leadership is hard. Here’s a recommended resource for getting comfortable with conflict “It’s always challenging for new leaders to find their balance in being a strong leader versus being liked...
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