The Association Blog

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...

It’s Not All Going to Sh*t

March 10, 2024, Emily Weiss

Guest Voices

Dr. Emily Weiss poses an alternative to feeling overwhelmed and hopeless about the state of animal sheltering The other day I saw yet another article focusing on the crisis in...

Tip of the Week: Framework for Workplace Well-Being

March 4, 2024, The Association

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...

Jobs of the Month—March 2024

March 1, 2024, The Association

The Association

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,...

Tip of the Week: Lost Pets Workbook

February 26, 2024, The Association

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...

14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

February 21, 2024, The Association

Next Friday, March 1, marks Employee Appreciation Day—a day to honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams make on a daily...

What’s In Your Budget?

February 20, 2024, Leah Craig Chumbley

Guest Voices

Here’s what happened when the leadership team at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue got CE funding When Leah Craig Chumbley told several of the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue leadership team members...

Tip of the Week: 2023-24 State of the Workplace Report

February 19, 2024, The Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SHRM’s annual report delves into the major issues that organizations faced in 2023, from inflation to labor shortages We know you love your data, so get ready to dig into...

Tip of the Week: Skills Over School

February 12, 2024, The Association

A new study shows a growing hiring trend to eliminate a long-standing requirement. Where does your org stand? Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field… In the animal welfare sector, we’ve...

Meet a CAWA: Stacey Price

February 11, 2024, The Association

The Association

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...

Too Many Animals In Care, Not Enough Adoptions

February 9, 2024, Emily Tolliver

Guest Voices