I was on a webinar last week and one of the presenters referred to an organisation or business as a cake and the employees the icing. I disagreed vehemently. Our people are the cake itself. They bring the components of … Read More
Looking for work can feel like a part-time job in itself. My advice is to approach your job search like you would any chunk of work and manage your time well. I have three words. Strategise. Streamline. Systems. 1. Get … Read More
Kids love seeing their little garden grow before their eyes and, chances are, if they grow it, they’ll eat it. Think of the best gardener you know. Chances are they had a mentor – a parent or grandparent – … Read More
It was a perplexing phone call. My job application had been successful and they had narrowed applicants down to 12 from more than 100 applicants. I was excited about the role. So this was good news. Would I care … Read More
Talk to enough people in the progressive and NGO sectors and you will find those who work more than they are paid for. There are a few ways this can manifest. Perhaps they don’t claim for the exact hours … Read More
Being a volunteer is a fabulous thing. It allows cash-strapped organisations to extend their reach and do more good work. And it gives volunteers a chance to make a difference in their communities and gain valuable experience and brownie points … Read More
We’re halfway through the year. Yikes! I am not quite sure how it’s been six months since Christmas but here we are. It’s a good time to dust off goals and intentions from the New Year and reflect on the … Read More
We can’t wrap staff in cotton wool, but we can do our darndest to create a healthy work culture to prevent AND put systems in place in case employees tip off the edge of high productivity into the depths of … Read More
Nothing sends an enticing message to prospective employees like a great recruitment process – and that all starts with your job listing. A clear recruitment process saves your time and that of your prospective applicants – sending a clear message … Read More
We’re six months into 2019. Not quite sure how June snuck up so quickly but here we are. June is the traditional mid-year review time. Below we list some ideas around how to make these go smoothly, but who says … Read More
Link to original article on Do Good Jobs HERE Learning new skills and ways of looking at the world keeps us engaged and alert. Humans are wired to learn. Remember that old saying, ‘Use it or lose it’? Turns out … Read More
You’ve started a new job. You were excited to start but the reality is just, well, meh. What do you do? Say you’re going for a coffee, then make a break for it? Call your girlfriend in tears from a … Read More
Juggling workloads in not-for-profits can often feel overwhelming. We care passionately about the larger vision our work contributes to and it is very easy to overextend yourself. You know…skipping lunch breaks, working overtime, taking work home to lighten the load … Read More
