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Embracing wellness from a distance
Aaron Wolowiec, CEO of Event Garde and Founder of Healthy by Association, recently sat down with Kiki L’Italien, Host of Association Chat, to discuss the current pandemic and its effect on the health and wellbeing of our families, staffs, members and clients. This blog is a recap of their discussion.
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Reconciling Revenue with Health: What Associations and Advertisers Can Do to Successfully Navigate Event Cancellations
When a crisis like the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic happens, it’s important that associations and their event sponsors and exhibitors work together through the impact of preventive and reactionary measures on planned in-person events. Event cancellations or postponements that disrupt sponsorship- or in-person sales-based business initiatives aren’t ideal. But there are ways to work together to map out a mutually satisfying course of action that respects the science of social distancing, while acknowledging that businesses and associations can’t afford to cease operating completely.
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Designing impactful instructor-led learning experiences with the millennial in mind
When it comes to offering face-to-face learning experiences, such as a day-long interactive workshop or a 75-minute breakout session at a conference, associations must carefully consider the millennial learner’s needs and expectations.
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I’m Suddenly Working From Home and It’s AMAZING!! —or— I’m Suddenly Working From Home and It’s AWFUL!!
Kate Pojeta brings you on a Choose Your Own Adventure: Working From Home Attitude edition.
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Making Remote Work, Work
The rising cost of rent, talent acquisition and retention, and a desire for more flexibility from employees are ongoing challenges facing today’s association leaders. To address the issue, some organizations are reconsidering their office footprint and internal policies to offer full- or part-time telecommuting options.
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The “Can Do!” Attitude: Managing Discomfort During Times of Uncertainty
The uncertainly of the world around us is bound to cause stress and even anxiety. This stress, anxiety and discomfort can manifest itself in various ways. In these times, it can be helpful to identify ways we can best manage this physical and emotional discomfort.
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