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Organizing for productivity: Cleaning up your email

Danielle Manley Communications

Twenty years ago, the disorganized employee had stacks of papers and files taller than the employee himself. If asked for a specific document, this employee would probably grab the hair on his head and look from side to side, up and down in "search" of this document.

Revenue stream: Chicago is taxing Netflix, but will other cities follow?

Ross Lancaster Communications

For many, audio and video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Spotify are a relatively new and irreplaceable part of the daily routine — so much so that traditional forms of media like cable and terrestrial radio are struggling to keep up with the consumers they've lost.

Instagram steals social spotlight: 3 ways to make your business shine

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, then you may have already spotted a couple changes. The Instagram site now has much larger pictures and closely mirrors the layout of its app. Speaking of which, the "Explore" section of the app has a different format. Now, trending places and hashtags are prominently displayed and updated in real-time. Here, you can search for top trends, places, tags and users all at once. Granted, these changes seem small, but their end goal is not. Instagram wants to become the next social media destination for news.

How supervisors can earn employees’ T.R.U.S.T.

D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Every manager and supervisor wants their employees to trust them. Earning trust is difficult, but once it exists in a relationship, the sky is the limit. Employees who trust their superiors are more satisfied, productive and innovative. They are also less likely to feel a need to be represented by a union, file lawsuits against their employers and probably even work safer. So, how does one earn the trust of employees? This article offers five steps on the way toward earning employees’ trust.

How technology has made a major impact on the nonprofit membership model

William D. Pawlucy Association Management

Nonprofit organizations are only as valuable as the value they provide to their members. That fact won't change. The rise of technology and the shift in generations have made it difficult to sustain a traditional nonprofit model. However, those things may not be so bad, as they force a change in nonprofits that is focused squarely around relevance.

An attitude of gratitude in the workplace

Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk Management

How often do you get a thank you from anyone in your organization? Is it once a week, a month or a year? A study conducted by the John Templeton Foundation discovered that the workplace is the least likely place that someone would get a "thank you." In fact, according to the Templeton survey, 60 percent indicated "they either never expressed gratitude at work or do so perhaps once a year." So how can an organization overcome this trend and up the percentages?

4 ways to connect after Safari starts blocking ads

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

Everyone was buzzing recently about Apple’s newest venture — Apple Music, a Spotify competitor. There was something far more important that was also announced during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference. When Apple releases iOS 9, adblocking will be available on Safari’s desktop and mobile browser. Kiss your mobile ads' effectiveness goodbye. However, you can pivot your marketing and advertising strategy to get ahead of this problem.

You won’t believe this shocking fact about clickbait headlines

Randall Craig Marketing

Have you ever been tricked into reading an article, blog post or viewing a video because of the headline? Not the descriptive type of headline (such as "Writing Great Headlines"), but the kind that reels you in, like a helpless fish on a line.

Didn’t catch Apple’s WWDC? Here’s everything you missed

Ross Lancaster Science & Technology

Every year, about 5,000 people attend Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, where one of the preeminent companies in tech showcases new inventions, software and product upgrades. Unlike some past years, the Cupertino, California, giant didn't unveil any new headline-grabbing hardware or devices, with the Apple Watch debut having taken place in March and a new iPhone launch not expected until the fall.

Webinar recap: Social media without wasting your time

MultiView Association Management

The age of social media experimentation is over, and this resource-gobbling activity needs to pull its own weight. So how do you really engage members and other stakeholders — without wasting your time? How can you generate "content" that demonstrates value, particularly when the competition is "free"? Social media expert Randall Craig shares practical advice and insight in this tight, content-focused free webinar.

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