The art of negotiating a raise

It is important to build your knowledge not only in your own field but also in how your organization handles human resource issues such as compensation. This way you can be fully prepared when the time comes to ask for a raise.

Career Q&A: How to handle negative recruiters

What should you do if a recruiter you are dealing with seems to dislike you?

Quantifying the benefits of HR

Using metrics to prove the value of HR to an organization.

Human Resources Q&A: Pushing and pulling – why people change jobs

When employees say they’re leaving for a higher salary, they may just be giving a safe answer. It usually takes a pay increase of about 15% or higher for someone to switch jobs.

Self-renewal within the nonprofit sector

A profile of various leadership renewal programs, including the Metcalfe Foundation’s innovative program.

Career Q&A: How to deal with an unhappy coworker

Follow these tips to cope with an unhappy co-worker.

Human Resources Q&A: Managers are the key to employee engagement

Disengaging supervisors keep employee engagement levels low. Yet there are supervisors like this everywhere. This article looks at the reasons why.

Competing for talent

Four trends employees and employers must understand as the nonprofit sector evolves.

Leading change

As a business owner, manager, or team leader, your leadership style has a huge impact on how your people react to change. Understanding the effects of change will help you lead your people through the process more effectively.