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  • The commonsense way to end interview bias

    The commonsense way to end interview bias

    • Nov 16, 2018
    • Lou Adler

    First impressions are important, but a snap judgement can also keep you from discovering a valuable new team member. How to level the field? Assess ability before likeability.

  • Are you really listening to your employees?

    • Oct 22, 2018
    • Charlene Fitzpatrick

    The only way to understand your people is through active listening. Here’s five practices for giving others the attention they need, and making sure they know you hear them.

  • Why reference checks still matter

    • Oct 18, 2018
    • Dan Erling

    The reference-check process can be a vital measure of a potential employee’s fitness, but only if you know the right kinds of questions to ask – and who you should be asking.

  • Our favorite Hiring Insight of 2018 (so far!)

    • Sep 11, 2018

    Checking back in on six months of Hiring Insight newsletters, we’ve got takeaways on interviewing techniques, the greatness of older hires, what holds culture back, meeting employee needs, and much more.

  • [How We Hire] The exceptional talent and challenging minds that are Feeding America

    • Jul 25, 2018

    A national nonprofit that serves hundreds of food banks across the country, Feeding America looks for curious, passionate, relationship-minded pros dedicated to fighting hunger.

  • When the unexpected strikes: Readying the workplace for emergencies

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Marc Schultz

    Emergencies on the job can happen anytime – especially during hurricane and wildfire season – which means it’s always worth reviewing disaster prep tips from the pros.

  • Financial wellness pays: A program that benefits everyone’s bottom line

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Karen Beavor

    Your people’s fiscal worries may be costing you – up to $5,000 per stressed-out employee. A financial wellness program can recoup lost productivity, low morale, and high turnover.

  • 3 reasons most cultures stay mediocre

    • Jul 18, 2018
    • Jamie Notter

    In the pursuit of an awesome culture, most organizations overlook the fundamentals: understanding, prioritization, and commitment. Here’s how to approach each, and ready your team for the next level.

  • 5 ways to become inspirational

    • Jun 7, 2018
    • Aaron Hurst

    Inspiration doesn’t happen by chance: It’s a quality you can cultivate for yourself and your team. Even better? It’s got real benefits, including a 125 percent boost in productivity.

  • [How We Hire] A force for relief in 64,000 disasters yearly

    • Jun 7, 2018

    As one of most depended-upon disaster relief organizations in the world, the American Red Cross seeks people ready to go “all in,” and makes sure they’re prepared for anything.

  • The talent hunt is (still) on: 6 tips for hiring and retention

    • May 10, 2018

    With unemployment low and workers’ expectations high, every nonprofit with a position to fill must take active steps now to become the employer of choice. Executive search expert Mary Hughes shows you how.

  • [How We Hire] Smarts and passion for the environment planetwide

    • May 10, 2018

    The World Wildlife Fund’s VP of HR reveals how they find and keep more than a thousand employees, in offices and on the ground worldwide, equipped to tackle the life-preserving global mission.

  • Asking too much: Is salary history fair game?

    • Mar 14, 2018
    • Marc Schultz

    Asking candidates about their salary has always been problematic. Now, it’s increasingly illegal. Find out the where, how, and why of this legal trend in our resource roundup.

  • Jump-start your staffing strategy: Three steps toward a plan

    • Mar 14, 2018
    • Stephanie Hodge

    You can’t reach your goals without the right people in the right positions at the right time – and you can’t line up those factors without a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to staffing.

  • 12 reasons to hire older

    • Mar 14, 2018
    • Janice Burch

    If you aren’t considering candidates in the upper age-brackets, you’re not just ignoring one-fifth of the workforce, but a ready source of leadership, focus, resiliency, and more.

  • [How We Hire] A nonprofit workforce that amps up efforts nationwide

    • Feb 9, 2018

    To support a network of 235 affiliate organizations, the hiring team at NeighborWorks America seeks dedicated, inquisitive problem-solvers, then sets them on a career-long course of learning and giving back.

  • Hiring Insights: Our favorites of 2017

    • Jan 17, 2018

    In 2017, Work for Good delivered a catalog of indispensable advice for tackling nonprofits’ unique HR challenges, contributed by top sector practitioners and consultants. Here are a few of the stories we found most helpful, intriguing, and inspiring.

  • Four steps to a killer skills-based volunteer project

    • Dec 19, 2017
    • Jay Cranman

    Looking to showcase your talent while on the job hunt? Find a skilled volunteer opportunity – or, better yet, design one yourself for the employer you’d most like to impress, with help from this step-by-step guide by Hands On Atlanta CEO Jay Cranman.

  • What the right communications staff can do for you

    • Dec 14, 2017
    • Sarah Durham

    It takes skilled, trusted communicators to weave all your organization’s voices into a cohesive and compelling whole. Big Duck CEO Sarah Durham shares tips for anyone seeking their next great marcom team member.

  • Why wellness works

    • Dec 14, 2017
    • Linda Matzigkeit

    Ten years ago, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta set out to redefine corporate wellness efforts for a staff of 11,000-plus. Here’s what it took to make their Strong4Life program a success, and the dividends it’s paid for employees and patients.