The lieu time/overtime dilemma

For nonprofit employers working within tight budgetary constraints, paying overtime can be a costly proposition. At the same time, many nonprofits must navigate natural workload ebbs and flows, and seasons in which there is an additional “push” where all employee...

NextGen Leaders: Six ways to make room for the next generation of leaders

NextGen Series: This is the fourth article of five in our new series focused on the next generation of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Read the first, second, third, and fourth articles. There is also a corresponding webinar on June 13 for...

How and why you should diversify food-based celebrations in your workplace

The story goes that we eat together to show trust, that we demonstrate by sharing food that it is not poisoned. Of course, that story doesn’t take into account allergies, cultural differences, and personal needs when it comes to food....

Culture: The charity sector’s missing ingredient

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the author to present a free webinar on May 23! Click here for details and to register. As more and more people look for meaning in their work - up...

Creating a culture of wellness at your nonprofit: Advice from this year’s Employee Recommended Workplace Awards winners

“Many people want to work for organizations whose mission they love and support,” an HR consultant once told me, “but they really ought to be looking for those that offer a superior human resources experience.” This is especially true in...

New school performance process design: Opportunities and cautions

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with the authors to present a free webinar on May 16. Click here for more information and to register. Well-known companies such as GE, Gap, and Microsoft have made, or are...

Accommodating caregivers: What’s an employer’s responsibility?

Most organizations recognize that having family-friendly policies is an important part of having a competitive employer brand. And for nonprofit employers, offering flexible hours is often a way that organizations on a tight budget can offer the perk of work-life...

Intercultural Competence: The missing link in diversity and inclusion initiatives

Want to learn more about this topic? We've partnered with the authors to present a free webinar on May 9. Register here. #MeToo. Generational divides. Political differences. Workplace trust. Virtually every major issue confronting us in the work world today...

On the front-lines of the future of work: Why managers need career tools and confidence

The world of work is changing. We see it in our own organizations, we read about it daily, we hear it at family gatherings and social get togethers with friends. With so much changing and so much at stake, it...

Building the culture you want at your nonprofit

Your organizational culture is the sum total of your shared beliefs, values, and practices – in short, the unique environment of your organization, or what makes your organization stand out! Culture is a hot topic in people management and building...