Is "The Great Resignation” real? And is it impacting the Canadian nonprofit sector? In this episode, our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, asks these questions and explores other important workplace trends, including whether nonprofits seen as a desirable career path...
Does it feel like everyone is quitting their job these days? There is a lot of discussion on the “Great Resignation” backed up with statistics indicating that many are leaving their jobs in the US due to overwork and burnout....
It’s finally here - 2022! At this early time of the year, a lot of us start to review how far we have come along in our lives and consider some of those lifelong dreams we have yet to achieve....
A new year can mean new opportunities to advance your career and social impact. If you’re hoping to transition to or grow your career within the social impact sector, you’re in luck! Nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and social enterprises across the...
Attending post-secondary is a big decision. Not only does attending school take time, energy, and money, but depending on your field and career, attending post-secondary school does not always equate to career growth, especially in the nonprofit sector. Therefore, if...
Job hunting is rarely easy. While some experts say that it may be easier to find a new job when you are currently working, either way, the process can be a grind. With steep competition today, applicants often go on three,...
Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way. However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...
Your people are working hard. Times are challenging. And they are digging in and producing good work. You want to acknowledge this and thank them for their efforts. Specifically, you want to thank them individually for more impact. But you...
Levels of job satisfaction can be found in the difference between what individuals expect and what they experience at work. When people experience job satisfaction, they have higher levels of motivation. Motivated employees also have better mental health at work...
Shawn Achor in his book, The Happiness Advantage, refers to the research of Yale psychologist Amy Wrzeniewski where she found that employees can have three “work orientations”. We can see our work as a Job, Career or Calling. If we...
