The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the need to update time, expense, and leave management practices to reflect the workforce’s new realities. As our workplaces undergo profound and long-lasting changes, we must shift our plans. The keys to success in this ever-changing world include: Flexibility Accessibility Adaptability This guide provides a deep dive into each of
This spring (2020) OpenWater helped the Association of American Geographers, AAPT Physics Education, American Astronomical Society, ISPOR (healthcare), and the Law & Society Association hastily migrate to a fully virtual experience. We understand academic, scientific, and medical conferences are content-rich experiences that enable critical niche networking. This 10-page guide will detail a few of the
Virtual events are gaining in popularity. They offer a convenient option that many members seek. They also allow organizations to expand their reach to members who do not attend in-person events. And, they can be a great source of additional revenue for associations. So, what are virtual events all about? How are organizations using them
According to the Community Brands Member Education and Career Development Report, 85% of members want organizations to provide continuing education opportunities. However, implementing a learning program with a corresponding learning management system (LMS) can pose quite a challenge for associations. Your organization should be a source of information, tools, and resources for your members. You
As an association professional, you probably hear about AMSs all the time. And as an association service provider, Association TRENDS loves an acronym as much as the next guy, but let’s go ahead and break it down. An AMS, or Association Management System, is a cloud-based technology solution for associations and nonprofits that allows them
In Tackling Common Data Hygiene Challenges, the AT Bumblebee team explores some practical skills, methods, and insights around doing the actual work of member data clean-up. Find out how you can take practical approaches to address three specific data hygiene challenges–duplication, standardization, and key considerations/special cases. This is intended to be used as a resource