Read Part 2 in this series, Retaining our devoted people: It's now or never, here. Something has changed and it’s making us nervous. We didn’t expect it, we can’t quite explain it, and yet here it is: nonprofits are bleeding...
It’s no secret that Canada’s labour market has undergone a transformation over the past 2 years. The impact of COVID-19 has caused a lot of people to re-evaluate not only their work but also their place within the workplace. ...
This article was originally published on Career Musings and is reprinted with permission. Not only has “The Great Resignation” put employees in the driver’s seat, but the new craze of Quiet Quitting seems to be doing just that. Employees are re-evaluating their...
For most people, employee benefits seem dull and boring. Ask my kids what I do for a living and they will tell you, “I’m not sure, but it has something to do with benefits”. This is after many, many minutes...
When you hire an employee in Ontario with no talk of a set end date, the presumption is that the relationship will continue more or less forever. Of course, this is not by any means a practical expectation. Employers change,...
As a nonprofit Executive Director, you are probably accustomed to needing to wear multiple hats to continuously run your organization while saving funds. But did you know, doing it all on your own could actually be costing you money? ...
Does it feel like everyone is quitting their job these days? There is a lot of discussion on the “Great Resignation” backed up with statistics indicating that many are leaving their jobs in the US due to overwork and burnout....
The Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Bill 27) has been a hot news topic throughout 2021, no doubt due to the controversial changes coming into law which some consider too forward thinking and generous to employees, yet others find refreshing...
Join our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, to learn how nonprofits can better support their staff and volunteers when it comes to mental health. We speak to experts about burnout, isolation and depression, as well as potential solutions designed to...
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...

