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Employer resources: Guides, tools, and sources we trust
- Dec 22, 2022
The volume of advice for employers – heck, for hiring managers alone – can be overwhelming. To help, we’ve curated this list of articles from Work for Good and other sources we trust for the multi-faceted arts of hiring, retention, and management.
Jobseeker resources: Guides, services, and pros we trust
- Nov 21, 2022
Not everyone faces the same challenges – and the volume of advice online can be a challenge of its own. To help, we’ve curated a list of reliable sources for advice and services, including job-search guides for members of specific demographics: persons with disabilities, working parents, veterans, new graduates, and more.
Jobs of the week
- Apr 17, 2024
This week's mission-driven career opportunities include roles in Programming, Development, Advocacy, executive Management, remote/hybrid jobs and more!
How to advance your team: The Performance-Leadership Matrix, explained
- Apr 2, 2024
The Performance-Leadership Matrix was developed to analyze leadership potential and staff needs, especially in terms of professional development.
What on-the-job professional development means (and how to ask for it)
- Mar 25, 2024
Whatever you’re looking for in your job, chances are it includes the opportunity to advance. How to get what you need? Get your employer (or prospective employer) to commit to on-the-job professional development.
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Why peers (not managers) are key to employee growth
- Mar 13, 2024
A new survey found that 80 percent of workers learn as much or more from peers as they do from managers. Here’s a rundown of the benefits of peer learning, and how to advance it among your staff.
Like a boss: Your role in the new leadership model
- Mar 12, 2024
Today, everyone needs to contribute directly to strategic goals – which means everyone needs a roadmap for becoming full-fledged strategists.
Finding your mentor in five simple steps
- Mar 11, 2024
You know you need a mentor, but you may not know how to get one. Don’t be daunted: Aaron Hurst, guru of the Purpose Economy, says that your next mentor is probably closer than you realize.
14 ways to do a better job of thanking people
- Mar 11, 2024
Gratitude is proven to lead to all sorts of benefits – and nonprofit employees need all the benefits they can get.
Mental health resources for supporting employees
- Mar 4, 2024
Leaders and managers have a major role to play in supporting their coworkers’ mental health, especially in the area of workplace culture.
Cooking up a hot resume: Quality ingredients and an AI taste test
- Mar 1, 2024
A how-to guide for creating a resume that makes an impact in the nonprofit sector, with help from an always-ready, AI-powered review partner.
Employing your best: Retention and recruiting tips from nonprofit pros
- Mar 1, 2024
In an anonymous online forum dedicated to nonprofit work, Work for Good asked what qualities, strategies, and processes make a nonprofit an “employer of choice.”
Candidate camera: 4 best practices for interviewing jobseekers remotely
- Feb 22, 2024
To make a virtual job interview a success, it takes more than a camera and conferencing software. Here's how to stage a remote interview successfully.
5 rookie interviewer mistakes made by seasoned managers
- Feb 21, 2024
With competition for talent heating up, the job interview experience is critical – and it’s easier than you might think to get off track, focus on the wrong things, or leave a bad impression.
How a first interview is like a first date
- Feb 19, 2024
You can’t hurry love – or the hiring process. Here's how to use patience, positivity, adaptability, and finesse to make a true connection.
Why Thomas Edison served soup at every job interview
- Feb 18, 2024
An interview is more than just a Q&A – it’s a chance to see how candidates act when encountering a new challenge, a potential teammate, or an impromptu task.
How to write a stand-out cover letter
- Feb 14, 2024
Make yourself an easy “yes” with a cover letter that draws a direct line between the organization’s needs and your experience delivering on them.
Making the case for competitive salaries: A must-have for recruitment and retention
- Feb 13, 2024
Recruitment and retention depends on pay – but making the case for better pay means collecting the right data and strategy to convince funders and board members.
A step-by-step guide to screening applicants with an AI assist
- Feb 1, 2024
If the “hiring manager” hat isn't one that you've broken in yet, check out this guide to the application screening process – along with instructions for a time-saving assist from AI.
Are you a match for that program management position?
- Feb 1, 2024
You’ve probably seen a number of listings that concern program management. But what exactly does a program manager do? And how can you tell if it's a good fit for your skills?
