Introverts in the nonprofit world

This article explores the unique challenges of being an introvert employee in the nonprofit sector.

Growing Younger: Youth recruitment in an aging nonprofit sector

A rapidly aging Canadian workforce, coupled with a decline in birth rates, creates a looming challenge for employers across job sectors — that of replacing retirees. In the nonprofit world, where limited funds and job insecurity are inevitable, the mean age of employees has reached an unparalleled 43.3. Despite increased competition among young graduates in the workforce, recruiting young staff for nonprofits has become particularly difficult — and exceedingly pressing.

Career Q&A: Negotiating your salary

Advice on how to approach a salary negotiation when accepting an offer of employment.

Ten time-saving tips for busy nonprofit managers

Can you get more done? Can you use your time better? Yes, most certainly. The tips below are practical ideas to upgrade your day-to-day nonprofit life.

Human Resources Q&A: Making hiring decisions easier

Follow these tips for a smooth hiring process.

Deal with performance issues using the CALM Approach

Confronting performance issues is an area of responsibility that makes many managers uncomfortable. Using the CALM approach can help.

Weathering the job search

Searching for a new job can be a creative and rewarding process, but when your efforts don't turn into an offer quickly, the task can become frustrating, demoralizing, even anxiety-provoking.

Are you interested in transitioning to the nonprofit sector?

Recent trends show a dramatic increase of the number of people wanting to transition from the for-profit world to the nonprofit sector. Here are some tips to make the move go as smoothly as possible.

Career Q&A: Know your worth

Do you know how to financially value your work and communicate this to your employer? If not, you might be missing out on that next big raise.

Human Resources Q&A: Dismissing an employee

Dismissing an employee is something every manager wants to avoid. Find out how to handle the process with grace and compassion.