The personal impact of telecommuting and virtual work

The information in this article is current as of February 7, 2002. My previous article on telecommuting focused on setting up and managing telecommuters and virtual teams. It was written from the perspective of managers, not the telecommuters themselves. This...

Working with virtual teams and telecommuters

The information in this article is current as of May 9, 2001. Research on workplace communication suggests that people who work more than 10 metres away from each other hardly ever communicate. That’s why big organizations function more like dozens...

Vicarious liability for wrongful acts of employees of charitable and nonprofit organizations

The law in Canada recognizes two basic approaches for somebody who has suffered damages to sue the person who caused the damages - contract law and tort law. In the case of contract law, two parties have come to an...

You can’t do it all

Working for charities and nonprofit organizations is rewarding and inspiring for many of us. However, in today's climate of change and uncertainty, helping work can also take its toll. Managers, staff, and volunteers in our field are always at risk...

Coping with caring — the dangers of chronic stress and burnout

You Can't Do it All Working for charities and nonprofit organizations is rewarding and inspiring for many of us. However, in today's climate of change and uncertainty, helping work can also take its toll. Managers, staff, and volunteers in our...

A methodology for conflict resolution

Successful fundraising is always a team effort, and according to Del Staecker, who presented a session entitled Team Building and Conflict Resolution at the recent NSFRE International Conference, there are a number of common team characteristics; the need for identity,...