CharityVillage Connects: The Human Cost of AI: Work, Wellbeing and Connection

AI has quickly become a part of everyday life. It’s changing how we work, find information, and solve problems. For many people, it’s also become a place to turn to for advice and support. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects,...

The hidden bias in recruitment: Who benefits from “merit”

Hidden bias in recruitment has been a big topic recently. When the backlash to DEI intensified, new acronyms emerged to undermine its legitimacy. Critics dismissed DEI as “Didn’t Earn It”, suggesting that efforts to remove systemic barriers amounted to unearned...

What Gen Z youth in Canada are looking for in an employer

Youth are entering the job market at an incredibly challenging time. Youth unemployment in Canada is at a record high, the cost of living has skyrocketed, and AI threatens to make certain professions obsolete. It is an unsettling time to...

Where trauma and mental health intersect

This article is an excerpt* of Adriana Leigh’s new book, Trauma Sensitivity At Work: How to Lead Safe, Inclusive Teams, published by Page Two Books.  The relationship between trauma and burnout is layered and complex, but one thing is clear: Those who have experienced...

Why nonprofits should recruit students and new grads right now – and how to do it

Nonprofit employers are often looking for people who will dig in, learn quickly, and who care deeply about the communities they serve. At the same time, many post-secondary students and new graduates are looking for practical experience where they can...

Trauma sensitivity at work: Strategies to shift team culture

This article is an excerpt* of Adriana Leigh’s new book, Trauma Sensitivity At Work: How to Lead Safe, Inclusive Teams, published by Page Two Books.  Now that you know more about trauma-informed principles generally, let’s explore how you can use them to guide...

Why students and new graduates volunteer — and how nonprofits can create roles they’ll want to say yes to

Students and new graduates are often looking for ways to contribute to causes they care about, including through volunteering. In most cases, they also want to gain practical experience, meet new people, and learn new skills. For nonprofits, that creates...

Supporting neurodivergent staff in nonprofit workplaces

In just the last handful of years in my career that I have formally led teams, a number of team members have shared with me their experiences of neurodiversity. These conversations have been rich opportunities to explore more supportive and flexible ways to collaborate, and...

HR Compliance and the Law: Protecting Your Nonprofit from Costly Risks in 2026

Original Broadcast Date: February 26, 2026 Summary: 2026 is bringing a new wave of compliance expectations — and nonprofits are under the microscope. Employment laws are evolving, and one oversight in your policies, contracts, or disciplinary practices could expose your...

HR compliance and the law: Protecting your nonprofit from costly risks in 2026

Interested in learning more? We have partnered with HR Covered to host a free webinar. Watch the webinar recording! Nonprofit organizations are built on trust, purpose, and people. But when it comes to employment law, good intentions don’t reduce legal risk. In...
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