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Tip of the Week: Dog-Friendly, Financially Savvy
When it comes to housing, the bias against renting to pet owners is real. And…Tip of the Week: 10 Best Safety Practices for Animal Transport
You may have read last week’s blog about shelter populations increasing and numbers of animals…Tip of the Week: To the Moon & Back
Ever heard of a moonshot forum? This week we look at the next big thing…Tip of the Week: Right on the Button
Caution: This week’s tip might result in a very jarring experience….and we think you’re gonna…Tip of the Week: Don’t Miss the Exit
We wrapped up our Great Place to Work series recently with the always-insightful Tom Erb.…Tip of the Week: At Your Service
This week, we take a closer look at word usage, and how it can impact…Tip of the Week: 10 Best Safety Practices for Animal Transport
You may have read last week’s blog about shelter populations increasing and numbers of animals transported out decreasing. If you are planning to start or resume a transport program, here are some practices to ensure the animals’ safety and comfort.
Industry Update: Recommendations for Animal Transport
We’ve seen the stories – shelters all across the country are full, close to or beyond capacity. And we have the data to back that up.
Tip of the Week: To the Moon & Back
Ever heard of a moonshot forum? This week we look at the next big thing in brainstorming. “A moonshot forum is a great way to encourage your team to think really, really big,” says positive psychology expert Josh Vaisman, CCFP, MAPPC.
Guest Voices: Lily Yap on Leading Upside Down
The Division Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services shares her leadership origin story—and explains that sometimes the best way to support your team is to take a step back. Like many of my colleagues in public service would say, money was never a top motivator for working towards a leadership position in animal welfare.
Tip of the Week: Right on the Button
Caution: This week’s tip might result in a very jarring experience….and we think you’re gonna love it.
5 Ways to Welcome Change
Inspiration and practical advice for inviting possibility from WiLD Leaders’ Rob McKenna and Daniel Hallak CHANGE. You can talk about it.
Meet a CAWA: Kathryn Mahoney, CPA
Last year she received the Kansas City Business Journal’s CFO of the Year award, and this year she stepped into a new leadership role. Read on for our chat about the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator program with the newly minted President of Wayside Waifs.
Tip of the Week: Don’t Miss the Exit
We wrapped up our Great Place to Work series recently with the always-insightful Tom Erb. In his webinar on Maximizing Employee Retention in a Highly Competitive Labor Market, the staffing guru shared tips for conducting more productive exit interviews.
Jobs of the Month—July 2022
Are you ready for your next adventure? Got a new position to fill? Head on over to The Association’s Career Center. Here’s a sample of the current listings.
Ottawa Humane Society: Maintaining Growth & Success During Crisis
Growing and maintaining success is a challenge that all shelters face. This challenge becomes even more daunting when you add in unexpected environmental factors—such as a global pandemic.