Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island partnered to create a regional visitors' page to showcase their amenities. GoProvidence.com, the website of the Providence-Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, features things to do for both visitors and residents in the area. Does your hometown have a "things to do for families" page? Below are some tips to help [...]
Or lying? How to know the difference. Lay and lie are two words that are often confused, even by native English speakers. This is because they sound similar and have similar meanings. However, there are actually some important differences between the two words. Lay is a transitive verb, which means that it has an object. [...]
Your school board works year-round to set goals, policies and budgets for your district. At times, they work under contentious conditions. School Board Recognition Month ensures that these dedicated folks receive some of the thanks they deserve. State school board associations around the country have toolkits meant to help promote the month and the work [...]
Municipal clerks understand the importance of using the right language. Still, even the most seasoned among us can make mistakes. Lifehacker shared a slideshow of 10 Common Grammar Rules You’re Probably Messing Up All the Time. Even better, they showed how to remember the right usage. Your parents may have taught you about how to [...]
Are long-gone people and boards still haunting your spreadsheets? Those committee members retired over a year ago. That commission was disbanded. The exploratory task force completed its mission. And yet their presence lingers on in inaccurate and bloated lists. OnBoard's easy reports let you immediately see whose term is expiring, or which seats are [...]
That first few minutes of a remote meeting can be a little awkward. You can break the ice before you get down to business with these tips from GovLoop. Hint: most will work for in-person meetings, too! 1. Ask a simple question. GovLoop offers some great examples! 2. Show off your work-from-home set up. Bring [...]
Have you ended a video conference feeling drained? There's a reason for that, and ways to avoid or reduce that feeling. The folks at Mental Floss interviewed experts, and got some good advice on preventing "Zoom fatigue" (our term). Here are some key takeaways: Use video conferencing for work only when it’s necessary Allow participants [...]
Henderson, NV OnBoard page City of Henderson, NV, Implements New Management System To Attract More Applicants to Boards and Commissions HENDERSON, NV – November 1, 2019 – The City of Henderson, NV, has implemented OnBoard, a board and committee management system city officials say will save time and money, and attract more applicants [...]
Mental Floss is a great source for a wide array of information. That includes these 14 Google search hacks that can help at home and work. Along with Google search basics, such as using quotation marks, minus signs, and searching within a specific website, they also have tips for using Reverse Image Search, Related search, [...]
