First impressions matter: The importance of front-line staff

There’s a story about two masons at work. When asked what they were doing, the first mason replied, “I’m laying bricks,” and the second said, “I’m building a cathedral.” Similarly, Kate (not her real name) had two recent encounters with...

Canada’s Top Employers for Young People: What it takes to successfully engage young employees

When it comes to engaging the younger generation of employees, some nonprofits are really on the ball. From mentorship and learning development opportunities to a culture that appreciates life-work balance, these organizations have found meaningful ways to attract, connect with...

Why fundraisers leave their jobs: An interview with Abbi Haggerty

Editor's Note: This interview originally appeared on the Wild Woman Fundraising website and is excerpted with permission. You can read the full interview here. Mazarine Treyz: This is Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising and I am so pleased today to be interviewing...

Being honest about the nonprofit sector: Conversations between sector newbies and veterans

We’ve all had times where we itched to give our opinion, knowing that what we had to say was in the other person’s best interest, but were afraid to do so because we knew what we had to say might...

Improve the psychological health of your workplace: It’s the right thing to do

Want to learn more about how to promote good mental health at your workplace? We partnered with the author, Julia Kaisla from the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division, for a free webinar  - watch the full recording here. Since...

Sunny days are here again: How to keep your staff engaged during the summer months

After a long, hard winter in most parts of Canada, many people are counting the days until they are able to get away to the lake, the ocean or even just the balcony to savour the season. But the fact...

Storytelling: A powerful and inexpensive tool for increasing employee engagement

Want to learn more about how you can better engage your employees through the use of storytelling? Lianne Picot presented a free webinar on Thursday, June 11 - you can watch the full recording here. 54% of employees in Canada and...

How to hire for cultural fit at your nonprofit organization

The process of hiring and onboarding new employees is an important and costly one for any organization, and finding someone who is a great fit for your organization is always the goal. Increasingly, nonprofit (and for-profit) organizations are including questions...

Human Resources Q&A: Is training the right solution? Part Two

The first part of this series gives definition to training and development. While these terms are often used interchangeably, the two are actually distinct in purpose. Training builds capacity to perform the current job, while development builds capacity for a...

Strategic onboarding delivers engagement, retention, results

All we need to do is to find the right candidate. This is a common refrain we hear from nonprofit leaders seeking candidates for their management and advancement roles. However, they're only partly correct. Yes, finding the right person for...
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