This article was previously published by Challenge Factory and is reprinted with permission. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" As children, we ask the same question over and over if we don’t get an answer we like. We...
Parental leave is a given occurrence in any sector, but especially in the nonprofit sector. In Canada, an estimated almost 80% of the nonprofit sector is made up of women. This is disproportionately higher than the 47% portion of the...
Women, work, and parenting: How the mental load of motherhood impacts the nonprofit sector in Canada
When speaking about the mental load of motherhood, please note that this does not statistically and accurately reflect single-parent households or LGBTQ+ households as there is simply not enough validated data (which is a problem in and of itself). A...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. Common interview methods don’t highlight the right person for the job; they highlight the best and most enthusiastic storyteller, and storytelling isn’t always the job employers are looking...
As fundraising consultants, my sister and I have worked with countless organizations that have an Executive Director (ED), Board member, or some other key staff or volunteer who has been with the organization for decades. While this can be a...
Onboarding your new employee starts as soon as you have a signed contract. As the last part of the hiring process, onboarding can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to planning. If you consider that 33% of new employees will...
Planning to hire? Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region. The Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report Infographic highlights key data points from the report. Interested in learning more about cash compensation, organizational characteristics,...
Original Broadcast Date: February 23, 2023. Summary: Based on extensive research into recent exit data from 30+ businesses and nonprofits across 16 industries Allen Leigh has identified three accelerators that top talent are looking for to stay engaged and grow,...
Interested in learning about recruitment and retention? We’ve partnered with Allen Leigh Consulting to offer a free webinar on February 23. Register here. It has been a turbulent year for organizations - the great resignation, quiet quitting, the year of efficiencies,...
This article was previously published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Renowned author and employee burnout expert Jennifer Moss argues that organizations can no longer afford to ignore employee well-being. And, you know what? She’s absolutely right. Multiple surveys suggest...
