When Ontario’s government declared its intention to make major changes to the province’s labour laws – specifically with the introduction of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act – it did so with the aim of ameliorating working conditions...
What does it mean to have a “culture of caring”? If you’re the David Suzuki Foundation, that means providing flexible working arrangements that help employees achieve work-life balance and good mental health. Four-day work week a boon to productivity, recruitment...
It started with a short conversation with someone in the nonprofit sector about a sabbatical he had taken, and it made us wonder how widespread the practice was. We’ve all heard about sabbaticals in the academic world, where a period...
Everyone knows that having a feedback-rich environment is critical for high performance and engagement, but most people – managers and team members alike – agree that we just don’t get enough feedback and coaching. Why is something so important so...
For-profit businesses share office buildings all the time — so why not nonprofits? According to the Calgary Foundation, there is so much potential for innovation — and, consequently, the local community — when you share space with other like-minded charitable...
Want to learn more about how to inspire your team to bring their full potential to work? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on February 8. Click here for more information and registration details. You hire employees...
Want to learn more about how to welcome Generation Z into your organization? We've partnered with Mary Barroll, President of TalentEgg, for a free webinar on January 25. Click here for details and to register. This year, we’re welcoming Generation...
Is it possible to save money and still be efficient when your non-profit abandons its bricks-and-mortar for a virtual office? Absolutely. For a true success story, just look to the Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD). Moving to a...
When your small nonprofit team is consistently in readjustment mode, how do you keep your employees motivated and inspired to do great work? In the case of Pillar Nonprofit Network, you give your people opportunities to grow professionally — even...
Did you jump out of bed this morning before your alarm, eager to get to work and get at it? If not, you’re not alone. Increasingly, many workers are suffering from a case of the Mondays, even when it isn’t...
