Meaningful work: The key to employee engagement

Levels of job satisfaction can be found in the difference between what individuals expect and what they experience at work. When people experience job satisfaction, they have higher levels of motivation. Motivated employees also have better mental health at work...

Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews

Let’s be honest: most people are not big fans of the annual performance review process - regardless of what side you are on. Managers typically see them as an inconvenience and employees tend to dread them. Add in awkward vibes...

Remedying psychological injury in the workplace 

Can an employee sue in court and claim WSIB benefits? Labour and employment lawyer Rishi Bandhu weighs in.  When stress-related injuries are caused by events in the workplace, an employee may be entitled to benefits under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA).  The legislation provides a compensation scheme, funded...

16 resources to help settlers understand and advance Indigenous reconciliation

This article was originally published on CareerWise – “Your source for career development news and views.” It is the responsibility of every Canadian and every organization to work toward reconciliation. To move toward a better, more equitable future, it is imperative for...

A journey of understanding: Steps on the path of Reconciliation for nonprofits

September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an important step in the...

Leadership, love, and acts of service: How to encourage your team

Leaders support the work of their organizations when they are in service to their teams. Demonstrating appreciation of and for the human resources, the people, who create the foundation of your organization is a loving act and an essential layer...

Be the catalyst for change: How to better communicate for stronger relationships

How we interact and feel in our personal and professional relationships is an essential predictor of our fulfilment and well being. Find the courage to change the things you can control in your relationships. You can be the leader and...

Workplace Mental Health: Is your Nonprofit Ready for Post-COVID Challenges?

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021 Summary: What post Covid-19 life will look like remains speculative. Will there be a long-term impact on health and wellbeing, social relations, and work life?  After more than a year of living under...

Are COVID-19 layoffs a constructive dismissal?

As an employment lawyer, I cannot stress enough to my clients how important it is to seek qualified employment law advice. Not only does it help ensure that their decisions are compliant with best practices, but employment law can be...

Workplace mental health: Is your nonprofit ready to face post-COVID challenges?

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to deliver a free webinar on August 19 - click here for more details and to register. Psychologists have called the COVID-19 pandemic the biggest psychology experiment in...