Burnout in the nonprofit sector: What you need to know

Original Broadcast Date: March 14, 2024 Summary: The first two things you need to know about burnout are: The number of people reporting burnout is on the rise, and burnout is preventable. In 2019, the World Health Organization added burnout...

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Working in the impact space is often a paradox. On the one hand, knowing you’re making a difference is tremendously satisfying. On the other hand, the long hours can be physically exhausting, and the work itself can be emotionally draining....

I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we're on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee...

Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practices for Canadian nonprofits

Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly...

The hidden costs of workplace stress: Emotional trauma and its long-term effects

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....

Employing remote workers in your nonprofit: Legal considerations and practical tips

Includes 8 essential resources that’ll help you navigate the landscape of remote working effortlessly!  In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular across many industries, including the nonprofit sector in Canada. With advances in technology and changes in work...

Ontario nonprofit HR: All policies you need in 2023 to be compliant

According to a Statistics Canada report, Ontario is home to over 58,000 registered nonprofits that together employ over 844,000 people. That’s a lot of employees, and employers have to ensure they’re complying with employment laws and applying them correctly to...

Workplace mental health resources for nonprofit managers and professionals 

Although certainly not a new topic, over the past few years we’ve seen an increased interest in the topic of workplace mental health.  And one thing we consistently hear from our community is that, while they know that workplace mental...

“There truly is no work-life separation”: An Interview with Paula Allen about workplace mental health

In our February 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode checking up on workplace mental health in Canada’s nonprofit sector, we interviewed Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice-President, TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). In our interview, Paula...

CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Mental Health in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector: It’s Time for a Check Up

One year after we first covered the issue of workplace mental health on CharityVillage Connects, we are back with a wellness check up on the sector. How are nonprofits faring today, what’s changed since last year, and, perhaps most importantly,...