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Conquering The Great Resignation

The CEO and co-founder of Integris Performance Advisors shares highlights of recent research on The Great Resignation, and how you can impact your staff to want to stay. The Great...
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Meet a CAWA: Nell Thompson

It’s always important to celebrate your firsts—and this month, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the first Certified Animal Welfare Administrator from Australia. Meet Nell Thompson, Coordinator at Getting to Zero. The...
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The New Workforce Revolution Is Here

Tom Erb is back! Here, the staffing and recruiting expert explains how American workplace culture went from a 7-day, 100-hour week to a 5-day, 40-hour week…to where we are now....
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Quiz: Am I Eligible for the CAWA Exam?

Did you know that we’ve expanded the requirements to make the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program more inclusive? Take this quiz to find out if you qualify to sit for the CAWA exam—and earn...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Gloria Dorsey, DVM, MPH

When first starting out and working as a secretary for an engineering office, Dr. Gloria Dorsey would visit the Atlanta Humane Society on weekends. After watching a veterinarian engaged in...
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3 Ways To Make Sure Your Hiring Practices Aren’t Outdated

With current staffing shortages, and a shared vision to create a more equitable and just industry, the time to assess your hiring and retention practices is, well, NOW. That’s why we’re...
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8 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

February 22, 2022, The Association
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Next Friday, March 4, marks Employee Appreciation Day—a day to honor staff achievement and contributions across all industries. And what amazing contributions so many of your teams have made in the...
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Member Spotlight: Get To Know Shannon Martin-Roebuck

Big congratulations and a warm welcome to Shannon Martin-Roebuck as The Association’s new Director for Strategic Initiatives. Martin-Roebuck has been a part of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee from the...
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Is That Flashy Program Pulling Resources Away from the Animals in Your Care?

Could starting a community program actually be destroying trust? In-person clinics during a pandemic: hero move or selfish martyr complex? As community initiatives become a larger focus in the sheltering...
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Quiz: Take a Mini CAWA Exam

January 26, 2022, The Association
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Ever wonder if you could pass the 100-question exam to become a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)?More than 225 of your colleagues have, and they now hold the only leadership credential in...
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10 Strategies to Build a Leader Development Culture in Your Organization

January 18, 2022, Rob McKenna PhD
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Building a culture in your organization where people are being intentionally prepared to lead requires leaders who have made an intentional commitment to doing just that. Following are ten strategies...
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A CEO’s Thoughts on The Betty White Challenge

In the wake of Betty White’s passing, fans and supporters are calling for donations to shelters and rescues on January 17, what would have been her 100th birthday. Many shelters are...
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