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As humans search for higher agricultural yields, their waste may flush…

Scott E. Rupp Waste Management & Environmental

It's a subject none of us care to discuss even though it's part of our daily lives: human waste. This basic product of human existence has, for thousands of years, been little more than waste to be managed or done away with. Nevertheless, human waste, like its bovine counterpart, may be exceedingly valuable for sustainable agricultural purposes. So say researchers from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan.

Covid, a four-letter curse word for associations

Bob Harris and Jereca Lutz Association Management Business Management, Services & Risk Management Communications

Not long ago, associations and chambers were excited about the start of a new decade. Calendars were set and budgets approved for a great year. Then COVID-19 barged in uninvited, becoming the loudest voice in the room. Our boards had to stay away from in-person meetings, events were cancelled, and staff worked from home. Life as we know it became chaotic. The health of our organizations, businesses and communities suffered. The virus is rude, crude, and unwelcome.

Smart bidding can be your new digital marketing weapon for recovering brand…

Lisa Mulcahy Marketing

According to a new report, 79% of surveyed B2B businesses say they've been negatively impacted by COVID-19. That same report finds that 28% of surveyed businesses think their sales cycle will be slowed by three to six months. How can you start boosting your sales as quickly as possible? Smart bidding is a tech tool you can use to analyze millions of signals within your customer data — something you could never do single-handedly.

Mastermind groups: A perfect solution to today’s uncertainty

Victoria Fann Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Years ago, I was invited to join a women's mastermind group. It took place each week and followed a well-defined format that included a brief guided meditation; check-in; a designated amount of time for each member to share successes, challenges and receive input and support; and finally, intention-setting for the coming week. I found it inspiring, empowering and extremely helpful because it held me accountable and offered me genuine support and solutions.

Infographic: The power of sleep

Brian Wallace Medical & Allied Healthcare

Sleep is crucial to our health and well-being, but 77% of American adults haven’t been sleeping as well since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This infographic outlines why sleep is so important and provides tips to get better rest.

Reshaping your business for the new normal

Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Even in the most optimistic scenario, the repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic will have a profound impact on how we go about our lives — and thus, on the spaces we live in — for months, probably years to come. We will need to adapt to new ways of interacting with one another and adopt new behaviors to ensure our safety and that of our loved ones and neighbors. And perhaps as never before, the home will function as the nexus of our daily activities.

Charter schools: The good, the bad and the Betsy

Patrick Gleeson Education

It’s good to remember that the charter school movement began with a 1988 speech on education by Albert Shanker, a fiery, progressive reformer — one of several who saw charter schools as a way to improve the quality of K-12 education in America. Charters would make school more accountable to students and parents and would extend the benefits of education to all. But are today's charter schools good or bad? It’s an interesting question without a clear answer. In this article, I'll sort out some of the conflicting views.

Federal agency sets final rule on truckers’ hours of service

Gail Short Transportation Technology & Automotive

Drivers of large, heavy trucks must regularly meet tight deadlines set by shippers and receivers to deliver goods to warehouses and other customers on time, and fatigue can make truckers' jobs both difficult and risky. To help keep fatigued and drowsy drivers of commercial motor vehicles off the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets hours of service (HOS) regulations for truck drivers. This spring, the FMCSA presented its final rule on updates to the HOS rules to give drivers more flexibility regarding when and how long they can take breaks.

Report: Developed countries are more vulnerable to cybercrime

Daniel Markuson Science & Technology

Residents of developed countries are more likely to become victims of cybercrime, according to the new Cyber Risk Index by NordVPN. The defining qualities of developed countries — high-income economy, advanced technological infrastructure, urbanization, and digitalization — are the same factors that increase the prevalence of cybercrime. NordVPN’s Cyber Risk Index covers 50 countries, comprising 70% of the world population.

Taking the pulse of association leaders, influencers and staff

Robert C. Harris Association Management

Environmental factors are encouraging organizations to regroup and consider what the future holds. Many are making positive, long-lasting changes during this time of recovery. Two distinct groups work as a team to lead an association. Volunteer leaders govern while the professional staff manage. During the springtime, associations were responding to member urgencies. Soon after, organizations propped up their operations, ensuring sustainability and relevance. Now they are asking influencers, leadership, and staff what the future holds.

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