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While the world has moved online more and more, elections have taken slightly longer to catch up. As the technology has been perfected, elections for associations, businesses, and schools can all benefit from being online.  Online voting for associations in Asia can help increase participation, trust, privacy, and security. This arti

Choosing the best remote team voting tools requires evaluating several metrics such as ease of use, security features, and scalability. Organizations should look for voting tools with intuitive interfaces and strong encryption capabilities that comply with their voting regulations.  With remote work becoming the norm for many compani

Organizations should prioritize security, data privacy, and accessibility when selecting a cloud-based voting software. With the right mix of features, voters can feel confident they are casting their votes securely and anonymously.   Voting online is becoming common for organizations and businesses of all types, thanks to the trend

When it comes to organizational elections in Africa, some best practices include transparency, structure, education, and leveraging technology. Transparency is necessary for voters to trust the process, structure is needed for order, and education is helpful for increasing turnout. Whether it’s association voting or company members elec

Association voting software is becoming a popular trend in Asia. In many ways, Asia is at the forefront of the digital transformation, including in elections processes. Transitioning to voting online is a logical step in increasing voter turnout and minimizing security risks.  Organizations in the Asian or Indo-Pacific regions can co

Voting quorums are used to support credible, trusted voting outcomes. They are rules that stipulate the minimum number of board, committee, or association members who must participate in a vote for the result to be valid. Quorums are used in varied meeting elections, including votes on nominations, motions, and proposals within non-profit

Establishing a quorum during a meeting, voting process, or board election means that the chairperson has verified that there are sufficient participants for the results of their votes to be upheld. If the quorum cannot be met, a meeting may need to be adjourned or a vote postponed because an association or group may be […]

Many organizations, companies, and groups require a quorum for a vote to be valid; this is the minimum number of attendees or committee members who must participate. The chairperson must establish whether a quorum has been reached before voting and record this information in the minutes or notes. The primary reason a quorum exists is [&he

Homeowners associations, or ‘HOAs,’ often have rules that state a quorum must be reached before the committee can begin each meeting. A quorum indicates the minimum number of members that must be present, either at a board meeting or AGM. Following voting procedures in a meeting ensures that each decision made is fair and protects [&h

Privacy in trade union election procedures is crucial to safeguarding voter anonymity, ensuring confidence in the process, and promoting transparent, fair outcomes. This privacy is most often achieved through a combination of secure ballots, independent oversight, and safe, accessible voting locations. A Brief History of Trade Union Votin

Observers in trade union elections play several crucial roles by acting as the designated force aiming to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in the voting process. History of Observers in Trade Union Elections The history of elections for trade unions and the presence of observers to these elections are long and varied. Early la

Trade unions are essential for advocating for workers' rights and interests. A union’s internal democratic processes are central to keeping it running smoothly. Modernizing trade union elections starts with updating the ballot system.  The traditional election methods can result in low voter turnout and accessibility challenges for

ElectionBuddy has revamped the paper ballot entry! We revamped the paper ballot entry to help make the process more intuitive for our administrator. With these changes to the paper ballot entry we help speed up the process of entering the paper ballots received back. Entering Paper Ballots In ElectionBuddy the old system for entering pape

Transparency is essential when it comes to holding any election. There are many ways to improve transparency in elections for trade unions. Certain practices are key, from guaranteeing a secure voting system to observers in trade union elections and conducting audits.  Straightforwardness builds trust within the union and upholds the int