Love as a workplace communication tool:  Finding resonance in the remote

As we know, love is not a frequently used term in our workplaces and classrooms. It is, maybe, even more tentatively used in relation to service. In this series, we have begun to illuminate the relevance of exploring the energy...

Built for resilience: How Park People’s corporate culture helped staff buffer the mental health impacts of COVID-19

I’ve always felt a link between Park People’s commitment to employee well-being and the fact that we’re all about parks. Parks are where we go to escape the pressures of daily life, relax, and regenerate. It made sense that Park...

Can a non-unionized employer require its employees to vaccinate against COVID-19?

There is undoubtedly no better tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 than a vaccine.  Vaccines currently approved for use in Canada are highly effective in preventing or minimizing COVID-19 symptoms and, perhaps more importantly, appear entirely effective in...

7 key steps to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

The acronym DEI, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is circulating rapidly across workplaces around the globe. We know DEI is something to strive toward, but do we really understand what it means, or more importantly, how to implement...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Neurodiversity in the workplace with Isabelle Hsu and Isabella He

Despite all the research that shows the untapped talent and capabilities of the neurodiverse population, neurodiverse individuals are still facing significant barriers when seeking employment and adapting to workplace cultures and practices that are not made accessible to them. How...

Leading from home: Tips for managing a virtual team

Want to learn more about how to manage a virtual team? We've partnered with Sargent Solutions Inc. for a free webinar on June 24 that will discuss this topic in detail. Get more information and register here. “Nice to e-meet...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Going back to the office with Alice D’Abreu

Is your organization starting to plan for a return to the office? Or is your team going to continue working from home as we slowly transition to post-pandemic reality? Whichever option you’re thinking about, there are considerations for how to...

The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021 Summary: During this interactive course, brought to you by Keela and Imagine Canada, you’ll learn about the four different communication styles, including the strengths and blind spots of each one, as well as diving...

2SLGBTQIA+ minority stress in the workplace: How discrimination hurts health

“I’m just so tired, I don’t know how many times I have to remind my boss of my pronouns.” “I was so proud of my daughter graduating. I never expected my supervisor to ask why she was wearing a suit....

Design for active learning: Tips for nonprofit facilitators

To start designing for active learning, consider your session as an opportunity for you to share what you know with participants but also a chance for them to share what they know with each other. In active learning environments we...