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Mental health resources for jobseekers (and everyone else)
- Jan 22, 2024
As the world remains unpredictable (at best), it’s clear that we all must prioritize our mental health.
Addressing burnout in your resume, interview, and career
- Jan 15, 2024
What can you do if burnout has your career search stuck on pause? And what can you do to keep future burnout at bay? Learn three tips to help break the burnout cycle.
4 ways to thrive under pressure
- Jan 8, 2024
Beth Kanter, author of The Happy Healthy Nonprofit, shares surefire self-care tips especially for purpose-driven professionals.
The self-care career advantage: Planning your “Spa Day of Self-Assessment”
- Jan 1, 2024
Understanding yourself is an essential first step in finding a job that fits – but you can’t get the space and peace you need to do that without first taking care of yourself.
Stand up! Getting a new perspective
- Jan 1, 2024
Whenever we’re feeling stuck or stymied, it’s almost always a matter of perspective. Here’s how to snap out of it, and meet your next challenge with energy and confidence.
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Effective job postings: 4 DOs and 4 DON’Ts
- Jan 1, 2024
To help you improve your postings, we've compiled a list of DOs and DON'Ts for a compelling description – all based in what we’ve seen work, time and again, for our Work for Good clients.
What nonprofits can do to retain talent: How professional development works
- Dec 5, 2023
According to the recent research, the top two reasons for voluntary employee turnover – “better opportunities elsewhere” and “invisible career paths” – both come down to a lack of career growth.
Our 5 best tips for managing remotely
- Sep 5, 2023
Managing a remote team can be daunting. Check out these best practices for getting results while taking care of your people.
Recruiting right now: Strategize your talent acquisition
- Aug 15, 2023
Filling vacancies without a plan could increase employee turnover just as you’re rebuilding. Consider these four steps for recruiting in a post-COVID world.
Work for Good platform how-tos: A roundup for jobseekers
- Aug 10, 2023
An updated collection of instructions for using Work for Good's on-hand tools to help in searching for and applying for jobs.
7 ways to stay motivated while working from home
- Aug 1, 2023
Spending weeks in one spot can take a toll on productivity; fortunately, you can get restore your mojo by following just a few of these simple tips.
Negotiating your return to the office
- Jul 26, 2023
How do you advocate for a return-to-office plan that works for you? We’ve gathered tips to help you define your needs, pitch them to your manager, and stand firm in your decisions.
What your return-to-office plans need
- Jul 25, 2023
How can you get people back to the office thoughtfully, with respect for everything we’ve learned about employee needs and abilities over the past three years? To answer that, we’ve pulled together advice from some of our favorite sources.
Management lessons from Ted Lasso: The importance of clear goals and positive feedback
- Jun 20, 2023
Even good managers like Lasso must sometimes choose between pursuing results and protecting team well-being. So how can we deliver ambitious targets without putting people’s well-being at risk?
Your opening (interview) line: 10 tips for a strong performance
- Jun 15, 2023
A job interview is your moment in the spotlight – but your message can get lost without the right stagecraft. Captivate your audience with openers (and closers) that land.
3 leadership tips to help employees avoid burnout
- Mar 14, 2023
Taking lessons from the “continuous performance management” approach, you can give your people the attention, environment, and extras they need to keep up the good work.
6 culture plays for better remote work
- Feb 6, 2023
Simple, actionable tips for boosting trust, togetherness, and teamwork among your people in the new online-first workplace.
How pay transparency pays you back
- Jan 21, 2023
The demand among jobseekers for salary ranges in job posts – and pay equity overall – has become impossible (and, in some cases, illegal) to ignore.
What your remote-work resume needs
- Jan 9, 2023
How to showcase remote-work skills – in focus, discipline, and communication – and ensure employers know you're up for the challenge.
What employees expect: 3 ways to attract and retain talent
- Jan 9, 2023
As we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, top employees and job candidates are seeking deeper levels of transparency, equity, and flexibility from the workplace.
