How Much Is Your Org Relying On Text Based Communications?
Wed, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
Whether it’s straightforward marketing messages or something transactional, text messages are a value tool in the larger communications kit. But just like any tool, when and where it should be used is the question. Ceci Dadisman published an article at ArtsHacker.com that addresses this very topic. You’ll find suggestions on when texts can be most
Substitute Musician Pay In The Age Of COVID
Tue, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
An article in the 1/10/22 edition of marketplace.org by Kimberly Adams caught my attention because it reported on growing tensions between salaried and traveling nurses. Nutshell: due to labor shortages, traveling nurses are earning 4x the pay of their salary counterparts for doing the same work in the same location. All of this got me
When It Comes To Labor Disputes, Winning Is Only The Beginning
Mon, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
After failing to offer musicians a contract for the 2021-22 season, the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (MA) and Local 171 of the American Federation of Musicians, which represents the unionized musicians, filed a complaint against the employer with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on September 4, 2021. The NLRB recently ruled in
The Venture Platform Is Now Part Of UpStage Technologies
Fri, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
When I launched The Venture Platform in 2010, the goal of cultivating a successful web development agency specializing in the arts and culture sector seemed like a long-term event but as it turned out, it was a waypoint on the road to something bigger. As of January 1, 2022, The Venture Platform officially became part
#TBT The Negotiation Process Continues To Evolve
Thu, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
One of the consistently popular posts at Adaptation is the negotiation historical timeline. Originally written in 2004, it started with the 1950s and ended with the 2010s. Having said that, the 2010 section was based on barely half a decade of time. Given the firm toehold we have on 2022, it’s high time to update
April Brings Us One Step Closer To Salary Transparency
Wed, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
April 2022 is the month where most employers in New York City will be required to post minimum and maximum salary figures for all job openings. We examined this topic in greater detail throughout the course of 2021 as it applies to nonprofit job openings. Nutshell: salary transparency is a good thing for the orchestra
Net Neutrality Is Back On The Table
Tue, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
It’s become clear that reversing the repeal of Net Neutrality, regulations that require Telecom providers (Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, and ATT&T) to deliver all web content at the same speed, is a serious policy agenda for the Biden administration. Here’s why this is a very good thing for arts and culture organizations. Last July, the
Advocacy Alert: Contact The White House About Establishing A National Vaccination Status Program
Mon, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
As we begin the new year, I want to encourage everyone to contact the White House to advocate for the administration to establish a national vaccination status program that can be adopted at the state, local, and even institutional level. The omicron variant underscores the need for a secure and reliable system managed at the
Happy Holidays From Adaptistration
Wed, Dec 12, 2021
by Drew McManus
I’m taking the rest of 2021 off from blogging and will be back in the saddle Monday January 3, 2022! Until then, I hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday!
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