Human Resources Q&A: Engaging employees of any generation

Can you tell me if there are generational differences when it comes to employee engagement? Some people insist that there are, while others say that engagers at work span the generations and are common to them. What an excellent question!...

Working rainbow: Diversity in the Canadian nonprofit workplace

The Americans may have their melting pot, but as any Canadian-schooled person knows, the Great White North is a mosaic of cultures. With the ethnic quotient ever on the rise through immigration, women still striving for more equality in the...

Accommodating persons with disabilities: What HR managers should know

When hiring a person with a disability, it is very important that human resource managers be aware of the job accommodation needs of potential employees. These job accommodation needs vary depending on the specific needs of the individual, as no...

Mixing it up in boardroom – Exploring the value of board diversity

Having an effective board of directors is as much a part of a nonprofit organization's success as it is for a corporate organization. Board directors help to shape organizational goals and objectives. They keep the organization accountable to its members...

Walking your talk: Hiring from within your client base

Many organizations exist to advocate for and support clients with disabilities, but some of these organizations take it one step further. They underscore their commitment by deliberately hiring from within their client or consumer base, and in doing so, have...

Yesterday and today: The nonprofit sector as a women’s workplace

If you look around your organization, chances are that the majority of your coworkers are women. In fact, the Canadian Policy Research Network tells us that 74.3% of nonprofit employees are female (compared to 47.5% of the total workforce in...