Bias-Free Hiring: Interview questions not to ask

The purpose of an interview is to assess the candidate's skills and abilities to successfully enter into a new job and perform the essential duties of that job. Bias-free hiring removes any interviewer biases that may interfere with this assessment,...

Human Resources Q&A: Is social media on your radar?

If not, it should be! As defined by Wikipedia (one of the earliest forums of the social space), social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual...

Midcareer and going nowhere: Finding meaning and challenge in the nonprofit sector

No one expects to step out of school and straight into an ED position. There are many uncertainties in the nonprofit sector, but everyone would agree that you have to pay your dues, learn the ropes and put in your...

Addressing bias in nonprofit organizations and charities

Tim Wise, an anti-racism educator from the United States, gave the keynote address for day one of the Workplace Inclusion Conference held in Toronto March 27 and 28, 2014. In his keynote address, Wise noted that organizations need to strive...

Career Q&A: Dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

I am a mid-level manager who has been working in the nonprofit sector for 15 years. Although I am not officially trained in human resource management, I have had a fairly positive experience managing the people in my teams over...

Worth their weight in gold: Ten secrets for keeping your star employees

It’s no secret that a great employee is worth his or her weight in gold. Unlike a lump of precious metal, however, great employees are not always content to stay where they are. This is costly in terms of lost...

Diversity 2020: 12 upcoming equity, diversity and inclusion trends and issues (Part 2)

Part 1 of this series identified six equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) trends and issues that will create challenges that workplaces across Canada will be forced to meet head-on as we approach the year 2020. The trends and issues identified...

Diversity 2020: 12 upcoming equity, diversity and inclusion trends and issues (Part 1)

Issues of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) continue to challenge leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. As we approach the half-way mark of this decade, these issues are expected to grow in intensity and challenge organizations to develop a...

Human Resources Q&A: Making it happen as the Lone HR Ranger

It’s Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. With your morning beverage of choice in hand, you’ve arrived at the office a little earlier than usual because you wanted to get a head start at organizing your day. You’ve got a few...

Career Q&A: Anxious about an upcoming performance review

My performance review is scheduled for next month. I’ve been in the position for almost two years and this is my first one. I haven’t had formal performance reviews in any of my previous jobs before so I’m wondering what...