Welcoming Environment

“Do Not Be Distracted by the ‘Noise’”

An interview with the 2020 Woman of Influence

4 Personality Types to Watch Out for on Your Board

News, stats and trends for association professionals.

Holiday Showcase Welcoming Environment®

Association Forum created a Welcoming Environment® at Holiday Showcase 2019, and looks ahead to more diversity and inclusion in the coming year.

Association News

Keeping up with the industry latest.

Safe Space

Creating an inclusive meeting environment for your attendees.

Exploring Unique Pathways to Recruiting Diverse Members

The importance of creating an accepting, open environment for staff and customers is critical to the health of organizations.

Equal Pay Act Amendments

Do the new Illinois requirements about asking job applicants their salary histories impact associations?

New Illinois Sexual Harassment Laws

Signed into law in August 2019, Illinois Senate Bill 75 enacted the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) and amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (IGEA) to place significant new obligations on all Illinois employers.

Embracing Diversity From a Place of Privilege

Key takeaways and learnings from the Welcoming Environment Conversation Circle.

Closing the Gaps

Dr. Kathleen T. O’Loughlin spoke about the major gaps that exist between men and women in business and medical professions.