This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The fastest-growing workplace identity group is “caregiver,” according to a recent survey by workplace equity platform Syndio, with 73% of the U.S. workforce having some type of current caregiving responsibility. Canada is...
After a decade in international development and peacebuilding, last year I started working in mental health in the nonprofit sector at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office. I’ve observed many common themes and best practices from both fields,...
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...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. When individuals from underrepresented equity-deserving groups don’t apply, don’t speak up and don’t stay, success is a challenge for all involved. How can we, as employers and career development professionals, engage every...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. At first glance, you might think that being a Canadian small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) on a growth track would mean that attracting and retaining talent wouldn’t be an issue....
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...
Want to learn more about how to put the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report to work at your organization and in your career? Register for our free webinar on September 14! Editor’s Note: Click here to download...
This article was previously published by Challenge Factory and is reprinted with permission. What’s a Legacy Career®? Let’s go beyond the buzzword and dig into career considerations for the 50+ workforce, from both the employee and employer sides of the...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. In today’s fast-paced and high-stress work environment, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience workplace-induced emotional trauma. Workplace stress can have significant and long-term effects on individuals, including emotional trauma....
