Career Q&A: How to work a room

Do you find yourself tongue-tied and shy at networking events? Our Career Q&A columnist Mitchell Stephenson shows you how to work a room like a star.

Human Resources Q&A: I’m afraid my job is at risk

A reader wonders whether a written analysis of her day-to-day duties as compared with her job description might put her job at risk.

How to effectively manage conflict

Conflict can play out with co-workers, in boardrooms, among volunteers, at annual meetings with members, and in working relationships with stakeholders. So how should a nonprofit leader best deal with conflict in the organization? These tips can be used when conflict arises.

Human Resources Q&A: Workplace wellness and emotional intelligence

HR Q&A: Workplace wellness and emotional intelligence.

Human Resources Q&A: Making performance management easy

Most managers don't enjoy giving performance reviews, but it's an essential part of their job. Learn how to make the process smooth and easy.

Human Resources Q&A: A micro-managing employee

Advice on how to deal with a micro-managing employee.

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.

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.

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.

Professional development: Not just for the big wigs

Whether in person, online, via the web or a myriad of hybrid varieties, professional development (PD) is becoming a call to action for many.