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By Samuel Hoffmeister | February 4, 2025

YGS Leaf: Elevating the Value of Digital Publications 

YGS Leaf transforms your digital publication into a more modern, accessible, and affordable content solution.

By Carmen Lamb | January 20, 2025

RFP Essentials: Tips and Checklist for Landing the Right Sales Partner

Streamline your Request for Proposal process with our expert guide. Download the complimentary checklist to start planning today!

By Samuel Hoffmeister | January 9, 2025

Understanding Your Members to Evolve Your Content Strategy

How do associations deliver authentic content in a truly strategic, cohesive way? It starts with knowing your membership and meeting them where they want to be met.

By Craig Lauer | December 5, 2024

YGS Arch: A First Look at the Affordable Way to Elevate Association Content

YGS Arch redefines how associations share, manage, and optimize member communications.

By Craig Lauer | June 29, 2020

How to Return to Work Safely

If you’re looking for a quick reopening guide for your office, check out this list of precautions to make your workplace safer.

By Craig Lauer | June 15, 2020

Tips, Tricks, Teams

If you’re in need of a great tool to keep your staff connected, give Teams a go.

By Craig Lauer | May 31, 2020

5 Pros and 5 Cons of Permanent Work-From-Home Policies

Consider the following advantages and disadvantages as you assess what’s best for your association.

By Ashley Reid | May 31, 2020

Nurturing Diversity to Benefit Your Association

As working from home becomes the new normal and geographical barriers are removed, there is more opportunity than ever to cultivate diversity.

By Craig Lauer | May 26, 2020

Our Teams, Our Strength

“My head is spinning.” I must have received more than 50 emails in the past month that included that phrase or something similar.

By Craig Lauer | May 26, 2020

Mental Health: A Necessary Priority for Your Team

It’s critical that your company’s leaders provide necessary resources and offer a lending ear to those on your staff who may need it.

By Craig Lauer | May 26, 2020

Staying Healthy on the Job—at Home

As the leader of your workforce, you must help employees navigate the current challenges, whatever those may be.

By Craig Lauer | May 17, 2020

Essential ILMA

A letter from Holly Alfano, CEO, Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association.

By Craig Lauer | May 17, 2020

Onward and Upward

A letter from Jason Gamel, the President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association.

By Craig Lauer | May 17, 2020

Keeping Employees Engaged While Working Remotely

With several months of remote work under our belts and no definitive end in sight, employees may need a lift. Here are some great tips to keep them engaged and motivated.

By Rachel Markey | May 8, 2020

Animals Aid Us Amid a Crisis

Our pets provide consistency and companionship in the cutest form.

By Craig Lauer | May 4, 2020

Sustaining Member Dues Revenue

Some members are struggling with strained budgets and are being forced to make tough decisions about what expenses to prioritize.

By Craig Lauer | May 3, 2020

Mental Health: A Necessary Priority for Your Team

Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma—these are unfortunately becoming more common.

By Craig Lauer | April 26, 2020

Navigating Government Financial Aid

By now, you’ve likely heard of the 880-page bill known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the financial relief package signed into law to combat the negative […]

By Jessica Price | April 24, 2020

Every Day Is Bring Your Child to Work Day!

Developed by the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation as a means to introduce children to future job possibilities, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day falls […]

By ygsadmin | April 19, 2020

A Letter to Members From the Executive Director of NASSP

A letter by JoAnn Bartoletti, Executive Director of NASSP, first appearing in Principal Leadership Magazine.