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Infographic: The importance of links
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost people who use the internet regularly do not understand the impact links have on their search results. However, not all links are helpful, and it is critical to understand how to comply with Google’s quality guidelines. A successful link will create trust, diversity, and relevance for its users. These high-authority, high-value links dominate the internet and provide the search results that are most effective. Conversely, low-quality links create a sense of unease and misinformation. Check out this infographic to see an in-depth breakdown of link quality and how to build a professional link profile.
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Framing the strategic plan
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementAt the planning retreat, scores of recommendations are proposed. Ideas are scribbled on flipcharts or keyed into laptops. Eventually the flipchart pages are rolled up and stored in a closet or the report is added to a file folder to collect dust. A strategic plan is meant to be a tool for use by board, staff, and committees. Knowing the potential uses and formats of the final plan, the planning team can better focus their input. For example, are they creating a 20-page document or a one-page brochure? There are many ways to frame a strategic plan to guide a successful association.
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Infographic: A better system for reaching your highest goals
Sophie Isbell Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGrit and determination are great for helping you reach your goals. But those things alone aren’t likely to get you where you’re trying to go — at least not in the most efficient way possible. If you want to maximize your efforts and decrease the time it takes for you to achieve your larger goals, you need the right system in place that allows you to focus on what matters. That’s why adopting the right methodology in your approach to your goals can help keep you focused and on the right track. One system, called the 4DX method, helps you do just that.
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10 ways to make a positive first impression at a new job
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFirst impressions are lasting impressions. Every new employee is under intense scrutiny as hiring managers and HR attempt to evaluate each new hire’s potential. Impressing in a series of interviews and during the selection process was only the preliminaries. Every new employee starts out at exactly the same place in the job, since there is no performance track record to view, no known bad habits, and an equal opportunity to excel. Here are 10 ways to stand out and make a great first impression during your onboarding period.
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Win with just three points
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementSixteen years ago, Gary LaBranche, CAE, addressed the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives. He was the CEO at Association Forum of Chicagoland. Now he is president and CEO of the National Investor Relations Institute. The Tallahassee audience knew the topic was to be, "Association Trends, Changes and Certainties." As he picked up the microphone, he said, "Today I’m going to present just three points." He explained audiences understand and remember when you offer just three points or concepts. His advice on communication structure resonated.
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6 high-paying logistics and supply chain jobs to watch
Gail Short Distribution & WarehousingAccording to Digital Commerce 360, Americans spent more than $861 billion with online retailers in 2020, the highest annual e-commerce growth in the United States in at least 20 years. With the explosion of e-commerce, the need for logistics and supply chain professionals has expanded as well. In fact, the recent LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise report listed several occupations on the frontlines of e-commerce among the 15 fastest-growing jobs. The industries in this sector include logistics services, warehouse operations and transportation. The following are just some of the highest paid jobs in the sector today.
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5 ways CIOs can deliver business-critical results during the pandemic and…
Sean Ryan Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn January 2020, you were likely paddling through the rapids of "old normal" business-critical issues, including providing systems that help business leaders deliver outstanding results, creating competitive advantage by improving the customer journey and overall experience, and nimbly adapting to constantly changing technology. Then, bam! COVID appeared around the next bend in the river and the world rapidly became far more difficult and treacherous. You’re now paddling in cataclysmic rapids amidst a world of perpetual whitewater. As CIO, to paddle your way to survival, or even to thrive, you will need to focus on these five key areas.
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Are knowledge workers doomed? Why it’s time to embrace AI and prepare…
Roland T. Rust and Ming-Hui Huang Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe first wave of artificial intelligence (AI) already has replaced humans for physical repetitive tasks like inspecting equipment, manufacturing goods, repairing things and crunching numbers. That shift started way back with the Industrial Revolution. This gave rise to our current thinking economy, where employment and wages are more tied to workers’ abilities to process, analyze and interpret information to make decisions and solve problems … just like the industrial revolution automated physical tasks by decreasing the value of human strength and increasing the value of human cognition, AI is now reshaping the landscape and ushering in a feeling economy.
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Who are the worst password offenders?
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt 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.
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Infographic: How to pick the best WordPress host
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDuring 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.
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