Expressing Thanks at Work: Better in Person or Text?

Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way.  However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...

Meaningful work: The key to employee engagement

Levels of job satisfaction can be found in the difference between what individuals expect and what they experience at work. When people experience job satisfaction, they have higher levels of motivation. Motivated employees also have better mental health at work...

Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews

Let’s be honest: most people are not big fans of the annual performance review process - regardless of what side you are on. Managers typically see them as an inconvenience and employees tend to dread them. Add in awkward vibes...

Revamp your performance management

Let’s face it: typical performance management systems can be painful. No one enjoys the stilted, scripted, and awkward process of the yearly performance review. The results of the typical performance review are not particularly inspired or useful, often uncomfortable, and...

Psychological health and safety as a day-to-day practice

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on September 26. Click here for details and to register. Regardless of their role in an organization, everyone has a story about a workplace...

A new approach to self-care

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on Thursday, July 25. Click here to for more information and to register. Let’s begin with where we are. It all begins in our...

New school performance process design: Opportunities and cautions

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the authors to present a free webinar on May 16. Click here for more information and to register. Well-known companies such as GE, Gap, and Microsoft have made, or are...

On the front-lines of the future of work: Why managers need career tools and confidence

The world of work is changing. We see it in our own organizations, we read about it daily, we hear it at family gatherings and social get togethers with friends. With so much changing and so much at stake, it...

What “good” career management looks like

This article is an excerpt from Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities, a free publication from CERIC. Click here to download your copy. Executive directors shared with us their concerns about setting goals and having career conversations...

Professional development on a budget: Key resources so you don’t have to break the bank

Last week we discussed why, despite its importance to creating a strong a vibrant sector, professional development is still ignored by many nonprofit and charitable organizations. You can read that article by clicking here. Since funding challenges are a key...
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