While the world begins to open up, many of us are continuing to work virtually, and many of our summer events will be planned from our decks, not our desktops. We share the following information below to help support you, your staff, and your members to optimize these experiences.

Cheers: It's Almost Like Being There
Virtual conferences and events do not have to be boring. Think about ways to go beyond the Zoom talking heads and replicate the joy of coming together with these tips on delighting your members that have an element of surprise and some old-fashioned touch points. While members may not require a map to the conference center and its amenities, you still need to prepare them for what to expect at your cyber event. Associations Now also offers guidance for helping members to navigate the virtual conference.

Dress Pants Optional: The Remote Office is Here to Stay
This Conference Board survey reports that 83% of professional service organizations expect to see an increase in employees working from home post-COVID-19. To help you be more prepared as this temporary fix turns into a new reality, check out the guidance offered by Inc. on how to effectively manage remote staff while avoiding micro-management. If you have a staff member struggling with remote work, check out this advice from Harvard Business Review. Also, if you are interested in some insightful analysis, take some time to read this thoughtful piece from the New Yorker, "Why Remote Work is So Hard and How it Can Be Fixed."

Reminder: Register for the Special NABE Webinar Tomorrow on Returning to the Workplace
Join NABE tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, at 1:00 PM Central, for a presentation with Deanna Paddack, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Consultant on chronic and Infectious Disease for the Indiana Department of Health. Paddack will share her experiences and knowledge regarding COVID-19, what we should know as employees and employers returning to the workplace, and answer your questions. Please note: if your state requires completion of healthy workplace education before reopening, this program can be made available to your bar, and certificates of completion can be provided. More information on this opportunity will be provided during the presentation. Register for the webinar here.