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Who are the worst password offenders?

Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

It appears that we won’t have fond memories of 2020. From COVID-19 to a very long and contentious election cycle, it was a terrible year. But, while most people were just trying to hang on, it was business as usual for cybercriminals who are nothing if not opportunists. And last year provided plenty of opportunities for hackers to take advantage of poor cybersecurity practices. Dashlane recently announced its annual list of the worst password offenders of 2020. The top 10 list — the worst of the worst — reads as follows.

Infographic: How to pick the best WordPress host

Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk Management

During the times of the pandemic, it has become clearer than ever that businesses need to be serious about their website presence. What once might have been considered a luxury or a nice to have is now essential to find a way forward. Let’s say you’ve made up your mind to use WordPress — what should you do next? There are so many different choices in the marketplace for what website hosting is best. Some are dedicated servers; others are shared hosting. Need help deciding on what the best WordPress hosting options are out there? Check out this infographic, courtesy of WPBeginner for more information.

The one-day sabbatical

Bob Harris and Bryan Hutchinson Association Management

Association executives seldom enjoy the benefit offered in higher education, religion, or other professions: the opportunity to go on sabbatical. It is a break from work so that an employee can pursue interests such as research, writing, volunteering or rest. During a sabbatical, the employee is still paid although relieved from their normal job duties or from reporting to work. Do you ever feel like you just need time for a change in scenery, clear your head, hear a different perspective or finish a project?

5 ways to use coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success

Jason Lavin Business Management, Services & Risk Management

If you follow basketball, there’s a 99.9% chance you’ve heard the name John R. Wooden, a sports legend who’s considered to be the greatest NCAA basketball coach of all time. And if you’ve heard of coach Wooden, you know about his Pyramid of Success, a wildly popular model of 25 proven behaviors and characteristics that lead to greatness. So, once you’ve downloaded and printed coach's pyramid and looked at it for a while, you might wonder, "What are some good ways to use it?" Here are five real-world ideas to start.

4 of the top emerging technologies to watch in 2021

Terri Williams Science & Technology

The innovation landscape changes rapidly, and each year, there are certain emerging tech innovations that will play a critical role in shaping the future. Digital transformation continues to be a megatrend. "The COVID-19 pandemic showed enterprises that embraced digital transformation were able to quickly adapt to the changing landscape," says Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. "Most others were caught off guard and were unable to pivot their business models." These are some of the top emerging technologies to watch in 2021.

The year of the comeback: What COVID-19 means for associations in 2021

Jeanne M. Dee Association Management

For industry associations, recent shifts from the physical space into the digital have brought a serious blow to their highest revenue stream: in-person events like trade shows and conferences. At the same time, the function of associations as a source of networking, support, and connection for their industries makes them more valuable than ever to their members in a landscape where disconnection is ever-present. Nothing beats being able to pick up the phone and get advice from someone who "gets it" — especially now. This seems to portend the triumphant return of the association.

3 easy actions to add curiosity to your company culture for immediate impact

Robin Barone Business Management, Services & Risk Management

As 2021 continues, I invite you to incorporate greater curiosity into your professional life to achieve better outcomes. The ability to have a solid employee experience is based on a company culture that embraces curiosity in communications. Increasing the amount of curiosity with your engagement with colleagues and customers or clients leads to better solutions and outcomes as a result. Professionals in cultures that embrace curiosity can have uncomfortable conversations that are assertive and not aggressive, anxious, or argumentative. Curious people are more confident, fearless, open, collaborative, and resilient.

5 secrets of effective communication that all telecommuters should know

John Allen Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The late, great American businessman Leon Gorman said it best: “Customer service is a day-in, day-out, ongoing, never-ending, unremitting, persevering, compassionate type of activity.” Companies everywhere have realized that employee service is much the same. And like good customer service, great communication is at its center. It’s true that Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype have enabled us all to stay in touch amidst a global shift to work from home. But it’s equally true that this fundamental change has left more questions than team chat anywhere, anytime can answer.

Remote work and introverts: Consider the challenges

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Remote work has moved from an experiment to the norm for millions of office workers around the world. Late last year, our company conducted a survey to discover how introverts were responding to working from home full time. We had almost 200 responses. Do they thrive in quiet and solitude or are they also feeling disconnected and lonely? Though over 85% of respondents were very satisfied or satisfied with the arrangement, many strong opinions surfaced about the challenges they face when working from home.

Infographic: How to write an ATS-compatible resume

Madison Smith Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Let’s face it — job searching is practically a full-time job. With research, networking and constant resume tweaks and cover letter drafts, the process can be overwhelming. After submitting endless job applications, you anxiously wait to hear back but only receive radio silence in return. Many companies have turned to applicant tracking systems (ATS), a type of hiring software that functions as a screening system for employers, allowing them to look at only the best job applications. Check out this infographic to figure out how to craft an ATS-compatible resume and get noticed by employers.

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