May 25, 2013

Human Resources

The “Psychologically Healthy” Nonprofit Workplace: What Does It Take?

NewsThe American Psychological Association recently handed out its 2013 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards, and among the four winners this year was one nonprofit.

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NFL Push for Minority Coaches Tackled for a Loss

NFLThe tax-exempt NFL’s minority recruitment and hiring process seems to have stumbled, having been tackled for a loss measured not in yards, but in the diversity of the NFL’s coaches.

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Firing Your Development Director? Join the Club

MoneyA new report from CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund finds the development director position is often incredibly unstable. What is a nonprofit to do? What would you suggest?

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For Job Seekers, Social Media a Double-Edged Sword

FacebookSocial media can often expand opportunities and has increasingly become a valuable source for finding employment and volunteer opportunities, but it can also hinder some job seekers.

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“Variable Pay” All the Rage Even in Nonprofits?

NewsThe Washington Post reports that employers are awarding more bonuses and performance-based pay rather than pay increases in order to “incentivize workers.” Have you experienced this in your local nonprofit? Your thoughts?

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A Too-Sad Truth about the Nonprofit Sector

It’s unethical for a nonprofit to provide poor-quality service because it can’t raise enough money. The same should apply to nonprofit infrastructure and working conditions.

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“I Thought We Were Friends!” Can Nonprofits Terminate Employees for Their Social Media Posts?

altThe intersection between social media and labor and employment law is an uncharted road that the legal system has only recently started navigating. This article provides a guide to the legal principles on which recent decisions have been made, but also makes the point that this area of law is still very much in development. ?A must-read for executive and HR directors.

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Defending Defensiveness

Defensive behavior is instinctive, but it can be counterproductive in our work relationships and organizations. Janoff discusses how we can learn and promote different approaches.

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