NYAVA Announces Salary Survey
Energize
The New York Association for Volunteer Administration (NYAVA, www.nyava.org) has just announced the findings from its 2009 Professional Profile and Salary Survey, the largest survey of its kind for volunteer managers and administrators in the New York Metropolitan area. The survey report is a useful snapshot of the volunteer management field in a major city, providing concrete information to practitioners and agency executives.More

Make Volunteering Your New Year's Resolution: You'll be Healthier for It!
CONTACT We Care via The Alternative Press
Anyone who volunteers could tell you that helping others gives life more meaning. But did you know that recent studies have shown that there is underlying biology involved, and volunteering could actually make you healthier?More

A Leader's Essential Actions
KnowHow Nonprofit
There are umpteen versions of the ingredients of leadership. One useful approach is to offer a short definition and then to describe five essential features. And what is that definition? Consistently achieving results beyond expectations by creating a climate in which others can shine.More

When and How to Micromanage
Inc.
The Five Whys is a problem-solving technique developed by Toyota after World War II to improve its manufacturing process. The idea is to ask "Why?" five times to get to the root of any failure, so you fix the core problem instead of the symptoms.More

Sage Advice: Don't Blow Your Top
Retail Merchandiser
There are many potential signs of employee stress - stress that left unchecked can cost you, the retail employer, a bundle. Whether your employees' stress is directly related to the job or predominantly due to problems at home, failing to address it can result in increased injury, illness, deterioration in performance, and the loss of good workers and customers.More

5 Tips for Using Video to Grow Your Business in 2010
Mashable
It's no secret that online video is hot. A recent study by comScore revealed that in October 2009, more than 167 million viewers in the U.S. watched an average of 167 videos each, while YouTube (YouTube) reached 1 billion views per day – or 41 million views per hour – in the same month.More

Dress Up Your Online Store for the Holidays
Entrepreneur
How can you dress up your store for the holidays? First, remember you have shoppers from all faiths. There's no need to hide your Christmas spirit if you are Christian, but make your site festive. There are also two phrases to feature prominently - "money back guarantee" and "free shipping."More