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3 Self-Care Strategies to Manage the Election and Beyond

October 28, 2024, Jasmin Robinson

Guest Voices

The Association’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives offers three practical solutions for managing stressors in the next few weeks The election season can bring about different emotions and...

Meet the 2024 DEI Council

October 16, 2024, The Association

News

On behalf of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, is delighted to introduce the returning and new members of The Association’s Diversity, Equity,...

Forget Culture Fit

October 6, 2024, Kristi Mack

Guest Voices

Want a team that sustains and supports new energy and ideas? The Senior Director of HR for Humane Society Silicon Valley suggests a shift in perspective The concept of “culture...

Tip of the Week: Pet Debt Report

September 16, 2024, The Association

A new survey shows that the overwhelming majority of pet owners are experiencing the impact of inflation on pet care costs. How might you better serve the members of your...

3 Quick Tips to Attract More Foster Volunteers

August 10, 2024, The Association

Wanna grow your foster pool from 35 to, say, 400?! Your colleagues in their field share not-so-secret strategies to get you there Hill’s Pet Nutrition just released their 2024 State...

Texas-Sized Growth for Your Foster Program

August 5, 2024, The Association

According to Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s 2024 State of the Adoption Report, 1 in 3 people say they’d be more likely to adopt if foster-to-adopt were an option. Learn how Operation...

Action Needed by Every Animal Welfare Professional: Take the 2024 DEI Survey

June 29, 2024, The Association

The Association

Calling ALL members of ALL teams It’s been three years since The Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee launched the first-of-its-kind survey in 2021. More than 2,600 of you responded,...

Three Reasons to Take the DEI Survey Today

June 25, 2024, Jasmin Robinson

Guest Voices

Make your voice heard! The deadline for this groundbreaking survey has been extended through July 31 In today’s increasingly dynamic workplace, understanding the perspectives and experiences of your employees is...

Tip of the Week: Model DEI Policy

June 24, 2024, The Association

Does your organization have a DEI policy? Here’s an example statement of intent from your colleagues in the field According to the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, more than...

Tip of the Week: Tracking Telemedicine

June 18, 2024, The Association

Veterinary Care

When it comes to virtual vet care, do you know what’s legal in your area? This tool shows you the laws in every state While we know that telemedicine is...

4 Things To Know About Shelters & Pet Insurance

May 22, 2024, The Association