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How to manage employee data access
Mason Hager Science & TechnologyDuring the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of people now working remotely, securing your organization's resources has never been more important. Properly managing employee access to your organization's data and resources is critical to ensuring the security of your resources. Failure to have the proper procedures or systems in place can result in potential data breaches and security risks for your organization.
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Saboteurs and whisperers can destroy your company. Here’s how to…
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou've met them. You've probably worked with them. You may have hired them. They're everyone's friend. Smile to your face. Pretend to care about you and support you. But turn your back, and they're nobody's friend. They're smooth and masterful saboteurs. It's all part of the game plan. Why do these saboteurs engage in such demoralizing, unhealthy, and toxic behavior?
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How to accelerate the board meeting
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementBoard conversations can ramble. Motions are a way to accelerate the business at hand. This is especially important during times when governance is conducted remotely. "My board members are unsure about making motions. When a recommendation is offered, you can hear crickets on the call. They should feel confident about properly moving along a discussion," said an elected national chairwoman.
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Report: Women twice as likely to leave employer within a year following…
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted companies and employees. However, some groups of employees appear to have worse experiences than others. A report by WerkLabs, the insights division of The Mom Project, reveals that the pandemic is impacting working women particularly hard. And as a result, these women are more likely to express dissatisfaction with their employers — and a desire to leave.
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7 tips for managing a team remotely
Travis Jamison Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn 2020, even teams who have never worked remotely are starting to embrace a distanced mode of operation. However, remote work comes with its unique set of challenges, and if you've never embraced them before, you might find yourself struggling more than you expected. We're here to help you out, so let's look at seven ways to manage your remote teams better.
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What our ancestors can teach CEOs about creating an inclusive, equitable…
Yvette Durazo Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn the same way that employees are dealing with a great amount of stress, so are organizations. There is tremendous pressure on organizations to bring up conversations around DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) that are sensitive and could lead to increased tensions between co-workers. Organizations are in need of solutions that can facilitate more positive results from DEI conversations.
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Tracking the authority of an association
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementWho authorizes an association to exist? From where does the board get its authority to act? How did the founders envision perpetuity as a nonprofit, exempt organization? Some say authority comes from "the membership." Others suggest a "parent association" has provided a memorandum of understanding.
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Survey: Americans start tapping 401(k), other retirement funds as COVID-19…
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA June poll by American Consumer Credit Counseling, a nonprofit credit counseling agency, reveals an increase in Americans who report having zero confidence in the U.S. economy. The majority — 80% — of respondents say they were impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown. As a result, 22% of respondents say they’ve borrowed from their 401(k) accounts or other retirement savings.
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US payrolls add 1.8 million jobs; jobless rate drops to 10.2%
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEmployers added 1.8 million nonfarm new hires in July, down from 4.8 million jobs created in June, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. July’s rate of unemployment dropped to 10.2% from June’s 11.1%. July’s numbers indicate the reopening of commerce closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Most major worker groups saw their unemployment rates fall.
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How to improve communication across departments
Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGood communication has always been an important aspect of a healthy, thriving business. And yet, with the coronavirus pandemic scattering countless employees, teams, and departments to the four winds, maintaining proper communication channels has never been more critical to success. As the ongoing situation continues, remote teams must work to improve their modes of communication.
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