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Word on the Street with Shannon Wells
June 23, 2025, The Association
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“We have important conversations about making this work sustainable—not just a stepping stone where people burn out and move on, but a long-term, rewarding career path…” We asked the Executive...
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Honoring Juneteenth Is a Call to Action!
This year, celebrating Juneteenth requires a deeper examination of the historical barriers Black communities have faced in accessing pet services, shelter leadership, and veterinary care Juneteenth continues to mark a pivotal...
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Word on the Street with Meredith Jones
May 13, 2025, The Association
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We must open doors and keep holding them open… “We must open doors and keep holding them open,” stated Meredith Jones of Operation Kindness in last month’s Roundtable. It’s the...
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Tip of the Week: Ditch the Degree
May 5, 2025, The Association
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This easy policy change to your hiring & recruitment strategy can result in big gains In the animal welfare sector, we’ve been talking about removing formal education requirements, particularly for...
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Overcoming Generational Differences in the Workplace
Expert tips for engaging with others and effectively working across generations Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are all present in today’s workforce. While age diversity can be...
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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: Sample DEI Policy
Does your organization have a DEI policy? Here’s an example statement of intent from your colleagues in the field According to The Association’s 2023 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, more...
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3 Ideas for Taking Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives with The Association, shares how to have more than a dream next Monday, January 20. Every third Monday in January, many...
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Tip of the Week: From Generation to Generation
December 30, 2024, The Association
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Traits, influences and demographics of the 5 generations currently making up the workforce We were thrilled to hear from you that Phil Gwoke’s keynote at The Annual Conference, “Leading Across...
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Tip of the Week: McKinsey’s Year in Charts
December 23, 2024, The Association
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Twelve top data visualizations that speak to global change in the business and social sectors In their session, “Adapting a Business Mindset to Animal Welfare,” at The Annual Conference, CAWAs...
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Tip of the Week: Don’t Forget the Pets Handbook
December 9, 2024, The Association
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Ideas and plans for providing shelter for pets and people facing housing challenges Is your organization prioritizing programs and strategies to keep people and their pets together? If so, you...
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