CEO Update’s work covering the association community was recognized with two awards for excellence, including a Grand Award for writing and another award for content and design.

The APEX awards are an annual competition among communications professionals. Nearly 1,200 entries published during 2020 were submitted for judging.

The winning entries:

The advantages of professional employer organizations often outweigh the disadvantages for small to mid-sized associations. PEOs provide cost savings for some groups and can serve as an objective mediator in staff complaints or disputes. But while the PEO removes many headaches, it is important to keep in mind that the PEO becomes the association’s co-employer, assuming liability for lawsuits, and has a say in firings and severance packages.

Newly published author made waves by participating in Trump workforce advisory board, but says ‘SHRM has to be at the table.’

‘Community Pop-UPs’ in 10 cities include watch parties for virtual portions such as awards, speeches and vendor presentations.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO said pandemic showed importance of keeping world’s supply chains running.

Bob Chalker, CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, is seeing another side of membership organizations: He volunteers for a local car club in Houston—previously as a board member and now as webmaster.

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Transition at supply chain group

Some associations have stepped up their communications and education efforts to help relieve pandemic-caused worker shortages.

More groups applying values filter, but many resume focus on backing for their industry.