The Association Blog

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...

14 Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

February 22, 2025, The Association

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!...

Ode to the New CAWA Exam

February 16, 2025, Brian August

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...

Jobs of the Month—February 2025

February 4, 2025, The Association

Ready to move up or move on? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR teams, make a note: Members of The Association enjoy the...

Letter from the President: The CAWA Beta Exam Is Open Now Through June 30

January 20, 2025, Jim Tedford

The Association’s President & CEO shares how the only credential of its kind has gotten even stronger Dear Colleagues, If you are a leader in our field, or are working...

Jobs of the Month—January 2025

January 14, 2025, The Association

New Year, new career… View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. Hiring managers and HR teams, take note: Members of The Association enjoy the added bennie of free...

10 Most Talked-About Resources of 2024

December 31, 2024, The Association

This blog’s all you—all your suggestions, that is. Over the past year we listened and took notes as you passed along your favorite books, podcasts, trainings and samples. What: “How Leaders...

Best of the Blog 2024

December 27, 2024, The Association

Here are the top-ten most-viewed posts of this past year. Thanks for coming to check us out, and let us know what you’d like to see more of in 2025....

Letter from the President: The Secret of My Success(ion Plan)

December 22, 2024, Jim Tedford

The Association’s President & CEO has a suggestion for your New Year’s Resolution Dear Colleagues, A leader’s work is never done. And if that leader happens to be an animal...

Jobs of the Month—December 2024

December 7, 2024, The Association

Looking for a fresh start in 2025? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. And HR peeps, take note: Members can list new jobs in the Career Center for free for...

Letter from the President: At The Heart of It All

November 27, 2024, Jim Tedford