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Tip of the Week: 2025 State of the Workplace Report
SHRM’s annual report digs into the major issues and successes that organizations faced in 2024, from a climate of rapid change to employee turnover We know you love your data,...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Sue Berry, CAWA
The CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League talks about passing judgment on those we serve, a dog named Bomber, and how cool it is to be a CAWA Name...
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Jobs of the Month—March 2025
Looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly? Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities listed in The Association’s Career Center. If you’re a hiring or...
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Tip of the Week: Clearing the Air
Guidelines for improving indoor air quality from UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Air quality is an important factor in the health and well-being of animals and people. If you...
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Quiz: Are You Eligible for the CAWA Exam?
Find out in four questions Did you know that we have updated the requirements to make the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program more inclusive? Take this quiz to find out if you qualify to...
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Tip of the Week: Decisions, Decisions…
What to do now, and what can wait until later? This cheat-sheet helps you prioritize When it comes to the animal welfare profession, it can be hard to prioritize tasks...
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Tip of the Week: Positive Self-Talk (Yes, You Can Do It!)
Ideas for rethinking your own (negative) narrative Not One More Vet, the group of veterinary professionals dedicated to transforming the status of mental wellness within the industry, recently curated a...
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14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 7, marks Employee Appreciation Day—the day we honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams make on a daily basis!...
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Tip of the Week: SAC’s 2024 Year End Report
How’d we do as a field this past year? See what the data from more than 13,500 organizations has to say If you haven’t already, be sure to download—and study!—the...
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Ode to the New CAWA Exam
Learn the thought behind the new process for accreditation As someone fortunate to participate in the development of the new Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) exam launched in beta version...
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Applications for The DEI Council Close 2/28
Join us and serve as an advocate for DEI Once again, we’re seeking folks from across the profession who are able and willing to commit their time and energy to...
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Tip of the Week: Housing Capacity Calculator
This key calculation is a crucial part of determining your capacity for care Knowing your housing capacity is crucial to operating within your humane capacity. This key calculation can also...
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