Is it time for an Internet detox?

When the study came out a few months ago that said that body structures were changing and that people were in fact developing horn-like growths on the backs of their skulls from constantly looking down at their phones, did you:...

A new approach to self-care

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author for a free webinar on Thursday, July 25. Click here to for more information and to register. Let’s begin with where we are. It all begins in our...

How to navigate workplace conflict

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on July 11. Click here for details and to register. When I bring up the idea of conflict, what is your reaction? Do...

Getting off the runaway train: How nonprofit staff can find work-life balance

Early in the classic Stuart Maclean story, “Dave Cooks the Turkey”, Dave’s wife explains to him the pressures she feels. She says, “My life is a train. I’m a train dragging everyone from one place to another...that’s my job. I’m...

Taming the negativity factor in relationships

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. Registration is now open for...

Putting your values to work

Interested in learning more on this topic? We partnered with the author for a free webinar. Watch the recording here. What led you to a career in the nonprofit sector? Was it a desire to help people, a dream of...

The whys and ways of assertiveness at work

Want to learn more on this subject? We partnered with the author for a free webinar. Click here to watch the recording. When asked if she could take on just this one extra load of work, Jo wanted to say no...

A case of the Mondays: How to rekindle motivation at work

Did you jump out of bed this morning before your alarm, eager to get to work and get at it? If not, you’re not alone. Increasingly, many workers are suffering from a case of the Mondays, even when it isn’t...

Taming the “monkey mind”: How to deal with interruptions in your nonprofit job

A long time ago, Buddha described the human mind as being like a monkey grabbing one branch only to let it go to seize another branch. This so-called “monkey mind” is often encouraged by our surroundings, particularly in the nonprofit...

Nonprofit presentations: Tips, tricks, and other things to consider

Giving effective presentations can contribute greatly to a nonprofit’s success. In fact, presentations serve as an important avenue for organizations to share their stories, build partnerships, garner community support, and acquire new donors or volunteers. Although most nonprofits recognize the...