Categories: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 29, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Manage Employee Turnover in Your Nonprofit
When you seek resources on how to manage employee turnover in your organization, you’re likely to find resources for how to stop turnover. That makes sense—if employees leave your nonprofit frequently after short tenures, it can be a sign that something is...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 22, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Create a Concierge Experience for Job Applicants
Most of us have been “ghosted” by a prospective employer—even after a promising interview. It’s not cool, and it’s totally avoidable. The time and effort your nonprofit invests to give all job candidates a great experience will produce results. Your...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 15, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
I Just Got Promoted. Now What?
Many nonprofits pride themselves on promoting leaders from within their organization. If you’re reading this because you recently got promoted at your nonprofit, congratulations! Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new role. Ask lots of questions. You...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 10, 2023
Resource Type: Tools
How to Offer Employee Tuition Reimbursement
Offering employee tuition reimbursement can demonstrate your nonprofit’s commitment to professional development and help you recruit and retain talented employees. Creating an employee tuition reimbursement program takes some work, but can pay great dividends. Here’s a four-step checklist to help...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 8, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Be a Great Mentee
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably found a mentor, or are working to do so. Congratulations! Mentoring can help you grow as a professional and open new doors in your career and even your personal life. Here are some tips...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 3, 2023
Resource Type: Tools
How to De-Escalate Conflict
Violence has increased in America, and people’s tempers may flare even in routine interactions. Here are some strategies nonprofit employees can use to assess the level of conflict in a situation, bring down the heat in difficult conversations, and respond...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 1, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Be a Great Mentor
Mentoring a colleague or intern can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both parties; the lessons and learning from a mentorship can be beneficial to your nonprofit’s mission as well. If you’re a mentor, here are some ways to build a...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
July 27, 2023
Resource Type: Tools
How to Create an Employee Professional Development Plan
Studies regularly show that one of the most effective ways to recruit and retain great employees is to support their professional development. Many professional development opportunities cost money, but many others cost nothing. Use this checklist to create professional development...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
July 25, 2023
Resource Type: Tools
How to Stay Calm in Tough Situations
We’ve all faced challenging situations at work. Sometimes we can step away to pause and collect ourselves, but sometimes conflict surfaces in the middle of a tense meeting or a challenging interaction with a client. Here are some things you...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
July 19, 2023
Resource Type: Webinars
Mental Health and Wellness Risk: It Takes More Than Self-Care
The pandemic clarified that nonprofits must respond to employees’ mental health and wellness needs. It also brought to light workplace patterns that take a mental toll on teams. Learn how to provide the assistance your employees value and avoid common...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices