The current job market is unpredictable. At the same time, businesses across Ontario, indeed, across Canada, are under increasing pressure to: Solve labour shortages Improve customer service Create more inclusive work environments The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)...
In today’s competitive job market, organizations strive to attract top talent and earn recognition as the best places to work. However, beyond awards and accolades, it is important that employers understand their employees’ mental health and wellbeing to modernize recruitment...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. In today’s workforce, the concept of neurodiversity is gaining recognition, but there’s still much to understand about how employers can best support employees with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a Counselling...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. For years, the notion of true belonging in the workplace often felt elusive for Diana Crețu. As a neurodivergent professional with ADHD and an immigrant to Canada, Crețu’s...
When we were putting together our recent podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?, we were keen to explore how Canada’s philanthropic sector could do a better job of funding Indigenous-led organizations and communities. As part...
When it comes to creating accessible and inclusive workplaces, Canada still has a long way to go, and that includes the nonprofit sector. Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind? explores this...
Disability management is a crucial aspect of HR in nonprofits, and it isn't just about paperwork and policies. It's about supporting employees during challenging times. In nonprofits, where compassion and community are core values, effective disability management is essential. Let's...
According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilities currently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it’s clear that more work can be done to create more inclusive and...
This article was previously published by Mindset Mental Health Strategy and is reprinted with permission. Eight million Canadians reported a disability in 2022, and 39% said it was related to mental health (Statistics Canada, 2024). That's a significant chunk of the...
How can the nonprofit sector better support, fund, and collaborate with Indigenous-led organizations and Indigenous communities? Our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now? explores possible answers to this important question. As part...
