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By taking just sixty seconds out of a busy day, you can decrease your stress in the moment and return to work feeling more grounded. These tools will get you...

Tip of the Week: Wait, What?

July 5, 2023, The Association

Been in a situation where you’ve witnessed a microaggression or seen someone from a marginalized community being bullied? Here are some communications tips for responding in the moment. It’s often...

Tip of the Week: Right on the Button

June 27, 2023, The Association

Are you posting available jobs on your social media channels? Good thinking. Here are some ideas for refining your strategy. HR teams, are you leveraging social media to fill your...

Tip of the Week: Communal Cat Room Signage

June 21, 2023, The Association

One of the many great things about animal welfare professionals? We share ideas and resources freely. When a member of The Association recently put out a call in The Network...

Tip of the Week: Take Time, Make Time

June 14, 2023, The Association

Leadership

Even though your schedule may be jam-packed, there are often ways to make time for what’s most important. In his keynote address at The Solutions Summit yesterday, Dr. Michael Blackwell...

Tip of the Week: Play It By Ear

June 7, 2023, The Association

Leadership

Last week we shared three things to remind yourself as you prepare for a potentially challenging conversation. Next up, three practices to build deep listening skills. “We don’t listen just...

Tip of the Week: Can You Hear Me Now?

June 1, 2023, The Association

Leadership

Potentially difficult convo coming up? This week’s tip can be a game changer—and a conversation starter. “When we feel like we are going to be in conflict or have tension...

Tip of the Week: Part of the Plan

May 23, 2023, The Association

Trouble hiring and retaining medical staff? This strategy can provide insulation against employee turnover. According to the latest report generated from new 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study, the median employee...

Tip of the Week: Are You In Or Are You Out?

May 16, 2023, The Association

As animal welfare professionals we often wear many hats, particularly in smaller organizations. Does your organization have an in-house HR team, or do you outsource to an HR or payroll...

Tip of the Week: Does It Make a Difference?

May 10, 2023, The Association

Doing DEI work? Here’s one tool to assess the impact. We know many of your organizations have been hard at work to increase diversity within your walls, and to make...

Tip of the Week: Assess Your Community’s Virtual Equity

May 1, 2023, The Association