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July 14, 2017
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Gig Economy: What Makes Freelancers Tick?

The gig economy is growing in prominence, but what's the best way to leverage it? A new report breaks down why freelance is both popular and sometimes frustrating, while a recent experiment suggests a new way of leveraging freelance work within an organization. Read More

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Group Offers Benchmarking Benefits Through Tiered Program

With a new online platform, the Truckload Carriers Association is introducing members to the benefits of benchmarking as a way to capture industry data and boost their profitability. Read More

 

Learn Self-Awareness

Even the best executives have blind spots. A little introspection can help uncover them, but getting feedback beyond the performance review is essential. Read More

A Lion's Big Birthday

The Lions Club International, one of the world's largest service organizations, recently turned 100. To celebrate, Lions planned an anniversary party recognizing and incentivizing membership. Read More

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This Legal Case Could Reshape Website Accessibility

Beyond being a nice thing to have and an important nod to diversity and inclusion, ensuring your website is accessible might soon be mandated by legal rulings. One recent U.S. federal court decision strongly suggests that the Americans With Disabilities Act might have a home on the World Wide Web. Read More

 

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Meetings Friday

 

Involve Young Pros in Your Planning, Marketing

To make meetings more inclusive and welcoming, it's often a good idea to get all generations-young, seasoned, and somewhere in between-involved in planning. Here's a look at how to do it with your young professionals. Read More

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66%

By the numbers

The percentage of business travelers who want to be able to book or manage travel across all of their mobile devices, not just their smartphones. Also, 50 percent would like to avoid human interaction on the road unless they are having a problem.

Source: Egencia Business Travel and Technology Survey

 

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MOOC Engagement

Have an online course? Encourage your members to hang out with other members when they dive into the lessons. Read More

Literacy Education

The International Literacy Association's 2017 Conference and Exhibits begins this weekend in Orlando, Florida. More than 5,000 are expected to attend. Read More

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Jobs

 

View these jobs and more at Association CareerHQ

Assistant Director of Professional Development

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

Minimum of 5 years in event management in the nonprofit arena. CMP or CSEP required; CAE a plus; ACCME reviewer experience a plus; Bachelor's degree required. Experience with Association Manage... Read More

Manager, Conferences & Events

Retail Industry Leaders Association

Education, Skills and Experience: Four-year college degree required; minimum of 3 years' experience in event management preferred; ability to meet deadlines, manage ... Read More

Manager, Meetings & Special Events

New Jersey Association for Justice, Inc.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in all facets of meetings management including working with a volunteer-based committee environment. Experience in tradeshow management. CMP preferred. Professiona... Read More

 

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About ASAE

 

ASAE is a membership organization of more than 35,000 association executives and industry partners representing more than 7,400 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies, and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.

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