Nonprofit employment agreements and termination clauses: Tips and free templates

Includes FREE, Lawyer-Vetted Employment Agreement/Contract Templates and other valuable resources! Thorough documentation is essential for effective nonprofit management, especially when it comes to employment relationships. While it's true that many relationships, including employment, can exist without written contracts, relying on...

Preparing for a Difficult Workplace Conversation

Original Broadcast Date: August 15, 2024 Summary: One of the most asked about topics in workplace conflict resolution is "How to prepare for a difficult conversation like giving someone feedback about a 'problem' behaviour." While we may consider them difficult,...

CharityVillage Connects: Bill S-279: A Proposal to Measure the Diversity of Boards of Canadian Charities

In 2019, the Senate of Canada published Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Among its recommendations was a suggested amendment to the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards...

Essential HR resources for workplace harassment investigations in nonprofits

Running a nonprofit is a constant juggle: raising funds, managing programs, and making a real difference. The last thing you need is a workplace harassment complaint landing on your desk. Let's face it, it’s concerning and stressful, time-consuming, and can...

HR compliance 2024: Download all essential HR policies for your nonprofit

Feeling overwhelmed by labour law compliance? You're not alone. Many nonprofits dedicate themselves to making a difference, but keeping up with regulations can fall by the wayside. Forget the lectures on why compliance is important–you've likely heard it enough. This...

CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Conflict: The Enemy of Mental Health and Productivity

A recent TELUS Health Mental Health Index indicates that employees experiencing workplace conflict lose up to 55 days in productivity per year. The impacts of conflict at work are clear - lost productivity, but also stress and lower mental health...

OHSA and AODA Compliance Responsibilities for Nonprofits: Understand Your Obligations and How to Implement Them

Original Broadcast Date: December 7, 2023. Summary: Managing workplace compliance requirements can be a daunting challenge for nonprofit employers, especially when you add the complexities of a remote or hybrid workforce, sometimes spread across multiple locations.   Add to that the...

Managing terminations, progressive discipline, and employee performance in your nonprofit

Handling employees who display subpar behaviour and performance can pose a significant challenge for nonprofit organizations. It can be particularly unclear whether to pursue performance improvement, disciplinary measures, or termination to effectively address these issues. But fret not, because we're...

HR compliance for Canadian nonprofits: A comprehensive guide

HR Compliance doesn't need to be a daunting task that leaves you overwhelmed. If the mere thought of labour laws and policies makes you feel light-headed, take a moment to relax, grab a cup of coffee, and let us guide...

Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practices for Canadian nonprofits

Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly...
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