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May 2, 2017
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Corporate Well-Being Programs Broaden

A survey by the National Business Group on Health indicates that organizations are taking a more holistic approach with their well-being programs, such as offering help on financial security. Read More

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Groups Sue Over NYC Subway's Accessibility Problems

In a pair of class-action lawsuits—one at the state level, one at federal—nonprofits and advocacy groups focused on assisting those with disabilities claim that New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority isn't doing enough to make the city's iconic subway system accessible. Read More

 

A Big Chill

Some of the world's most prominent wine-making regions are reeling because of the cold. Groups representing those vineyards are working to assist and assess the damage. Read More

Data Migration Pains

Before you migrate your membership data to new software, make sure you're fully prepared. Read More

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Visiting Nurses Group Launches New Nonprofit

A new parent organization will bring together all segments of the home-based care industry to advocate for better resources and recognition. Read More

 

 

Technology Tuesday

 

Why It’s So Hard to Topple Twitter

Love it or hate it, Twitter and other social networks are very hard to shake due to the fact that so many people are there already. The open-source, decentralized social network Mastodon, which works like Twitter, isn’t really trying to rebuild that company’s scale—and that, perhaps, might ensure Mastodon sticks around. Community pros should take note. Read More

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AAA Tries Car-Sharing

Gig, a new service that AAA that just launched in California’s Bay Area, is designed to target a consumer segment that is likely to grow in importance in the coming years: the urban resident who doesn’t own a car. Read More

Upgrading the System

Following the creation of new emergency call standards and a cross-continental collaboration, people in Europe and North America could benefit from a more efficient, interconnected emergency response system. Read More

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“Going forward, we cannot stick with regulations from the Great Depression that were meant to micromanage Ma Bell. Nothing about the internet was broken in 2015.”

Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, explaining his view on net neutrality regulations implemented in 2015—rules he hopes to have the FCC rescind in the coming months. See Quote

 

 

Jobs

 

View these jobs and more at Association CareerHQ

Data Systems Analyst—AMS/Database

Midwest Political Science Association

The Data Analyst will work with our Association Management Software (JL Systems/NOAH) and our Conference Abstract Management Software (All Academic) to insure data quality. With this data and external data, create a data warehouse to monitor trends and performance of the association. … Read More

Web Developer

Military Officers Association of America

The Web Developer works with key internal contacts to develop and execute modifications, enhancements and additions to MOAA’s CMS platform and other digital applications/products. Exercises broad discretion and independent judgment, advises internal customers and coordinates with external vendors as necessary. … Read More

IT & Web Manager

National Association of Landscape Professionals

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is currently looking to hire a Manager, IT & Web. This position offers a great opportunity for those looking to further their experiences Information Technology and Website Management. … Read More

 

 

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