Volunteer Management Toolkit (external link) by Volunteering Victoria. A complete toolkit developed by a Canadian NGO covering preparation, recruitment, policies & procedures, organization, appreciation, development, and communication for volunteers. Preview: Attracting and retaining volunteers is not easy, largely because volunteering involves… Read more ›
Managing Volunteers: Challenges of Non-Profit Organizations by Jessica Miller-Merrell for Blogging4Jobs. Discusses methods for clarifying roles and ensuring a good fit for volunteers. Preview: If you manage a staff at a non-profit organization, more than likely, you will deal with… Read more ›
The Good Work Code (external website) is a website devoted to the eight principles these companies have identified as foundational for good work. They are: safety, stability & flexibility, transparency, shared prosperity, a livable wage, inclusion & input, support & connection, and… Read more ›
Hey, can we be a little nicer to job applicants and stop treating them like crap? by Vu Lee for Nonprofit With Balls. Preview: Here are 20 things we can do. This is not a comprehensive list. 1. Disclose salary… Read more ›
Fostering Critical Response to Complex Experience (downloadable pdf) from the Artful Manager by Andrew Taylor on ArtsJournal. Preview: In brief (a two-sided PDF describing the protocol is available for the details), the facilitator welcomes the group and introduces the process, explaining that ”we… Read more ›
Employer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace (downloadable pdf) by the Ottowa Chamber of Commerce. From our neighbors to the north, this guide contains a lot of tips for working across and through cultural differences, for preparing your workplace to… Read more ›
A Guidebook for Building an Immigrant Workforce in the Nonprofit Sector (downloadable pdf) by the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. More from our Canadian neighbors, this guidebook contains tips for attracting, recruiting, and retaining immigrant including a great DIY implementation worksheet.… Read more ›
In Minnesota, an employer may not discriminate against employees based on the following characteristics: Age National Origin Color Race Creed Religion Disability Sex Familial Status Sexual Orientation Marital Status Status re: Public Assistance Membership or activity in local commission Download… Read more ›
Burn Notice: Burnout, Boundaries, and Wellness (downloadable powerpoint) by Andre Koen. A comprehensive guide to workplace culture in the theatre, from burnout to harassment, from resilience to building culture of respect.
Sample Termination Checklist (downloadable pdf) by Canada’s HR Council. Preview: Please note that these checklists are to be used as a guide for terminations; however variations or additional steps may apply. Terminations: Termination is when an employee departs from an organization; it… Read more ›