Addressing the productivity disconnect

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. I’ve been reading a lot about the link between trust and productivity this past week. It’s got my wheels turning about...

1100+ free HR resources for busy nonprofit leaders (lifetime access!)

No time for HR paperwork? Do you shell out a ton of cash for HR policies and employment contracts or devote a ton of time researching online? Those days are over!  Our free HR Hub is your solution. Access over...

Discover the 3-step framework for non-icky disciplinary talks

This article was previously published by Kathy Archer, Leadership Development Coach, and is reprinted with permission. As a nonprofit leader, nurturing your team's development is critical. However, it's not just about occasional chats or random feedback. Nor is it about only talking...

Essential HR resources for workplace harassment investigations in nonprofits

Running a nonprofit is a constant juggle: raising funds, managing programs, and making a real difference. The last thing you need is a workplace harassment complaint landing on your desk. Let's face it, it’s concerning and stressful, time-consuming, and can...

CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Conflict: The Enemy of Mental Health and Productivity

A recent TELUS Health Mental Health Index indicates that employees experiencing workplace conflict lose up to 55 days in productivity per year. The impacts of conflict at work are clear - lost productivity, but also stress and lower mental health...

Managing terminations, progressive discipline, and employee performance in your nonprofit

Handling employees who display subpar behaviour and performance can pose a significant challenge for nonprofit organizations. It can be particularly unclear whether to pursue performance improvement, disciplinary measures, or termination to effectively address these issues. But fret not, because we're...

7 actions to take now, before your long-time staff or volunteer moves on

As fundraising consultants, my sister and I have worked with countless organizations that have an Executive Director (ED), Board member, or some other key staff or volunteer who has been with the organization for decades. While this can be a...

Three Things Every Leader Should Know: Practical Insights to Overcome the COVID Retention Crisis

Original Broadcast Date: February 23, 2023. Summary: Based on extensive research into recent exit data from 30+ businesses and nonprofits across 16 industries Allen Leigh has identified three accelerators that top talent are looking for to stay engaged and grow,...

CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Mental Health in the Age of COVID

Join our host, CharityVillage President Mary Barroll, to learn how nonprofits can better support their staff and volunteers when it comes to mental health. We speak to experts about burnout, isolation and depression, as well as potential solutions designed to...

Expressing Thanks at Work: Better in Person or Text?

Is it better to express thanks to someone in person, in video, or text? Many people may have a belief that thanking someone in-person is ideally the best way.  However, with the past two years being predominantly a virtual work...