Original Broadcast Date: September 24, 2026 Summary: Employment agreements, workplace harassment complaints, and employee terminations are among the most common HR challenges nonprofits face—and among the most likely to result in costly disputes when handled incorrectly. Join Darcy Michaud, Chief Services...
Zero‑tolerance policies, governance, and organizational culture How many times have you walked into a building, store, or service centre and seen a sign declaring “zero tolerance” for certain behaviours? Many organizations state that they have a zero‑tolerance policy. The phrase appears in corporate values, internal...
Interested in learning more? We have partnered with HR Covered Inc. to host a free webinar. Register now! Running a nonprofit means balancing limited budgets, growing responsibilities, and a commitment to the communities you serve. HR may not be your...
When we experience conflict, we are most likely to look at the situation to determine who was at fault. This is a natural human reaction in the experience of conflict. Often, emotions are running high, adrenaline is activated, and our nervous system is alert. However,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Psychological Health and Safety explained: Moving past guesswork with Canada’s new National Standard
For businesses across Canada, proactively addressing psychological health and safety is no longer just good practice – it's becoming a legal necessity. Implementing a robust PHS framework based on the National Standard helps you meet your legal obligations, foster a...
