When managers are not comfortable or capable of having career conversations: Seven pitfalls to avoid

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. Sixty-three percent of Executive Directors and managers told us that they believe managers find...

Steps to create a psychologically safe workplace

The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell have created the Employee Recommended Workplace Award to honour companies that put the health and well-being of their employees first. Read about the 2018 winners of the award at tgam.ca/workplaceaward. Register now for...

An alternative to moving up the ladder: Could a lateral shift be right for you and your organization?

Scientists have observed that geese flying in a V formation don’t have established roles but actually change places hundreds of times, sharing the workload by taking on different jobs. This practice allows geese to conserve energy and increases the chance...

Stop swimming in the shallow end of self care

Want to learn more on this topic? We partnered with the author for a free webinar. Click here to watch the recording. When we think about self care, we focus far too often on things like having massages, going to yoga,...

How nonprofit organizations can better support fundraisers: An interview with Kishshana Palmer

Mazarine Treyz: Welcome. Today’s conversation with Kishshana Palmer is going to be about, basically, how do you keep your good people and what do you lose when they don’t stay? Kishshana, do you want to share with people what you...

Time for a refresh: The practice of sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector

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...

In the name of mental health: Shorter weeks and remote working options create a caring culture for employees

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...

Decoding Gen Z: What Gen Z candidates are looking for from employers and their careers

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...

An innovative mindset: If you believe in your employees, set them free

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...
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