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[How We Hire] A commitment to learning for campers and staff
- Sep 13, 2019
Each summer, over 30,000 kids enroll at Galileo Camps – and 3,000 seasonal staff come aboard to support them, each vetted and prepped for a long-term commitment.
Interviewing for inclusiveness: 3 ways to spot equity and inclusion skills
- Aug 19, 2019
How to assess a capacity that's increasingly crucial for anyone working in social change: the ability to navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege.
Want to engage staff? Go to the source
- Aug 19, 2019
If you’re serious about retention, it's critical to solicit employee involvement directly, and give them a voice in the organization's retention initiatives.
[How We Hire] Powering effectiveness, innovation, and diversity
- Jul 19, 2019
At The Center for Effective Philanthropy, a team of 45 works to advance the capacity of foundations and major donors so they can, in turn, advance nonprofits worldwide.
Get strategic about salary
- Jul 19, 2019
A roundup of Work for Good’s compensation resources, from our of-the-moment Nonprofit Salary Reports to making the case for more competitive salaries, financial wellness programs, and more.
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What we're reading: Rethinking employer brands, annual reviews, professionalism, and more
- Jul 19, 2019
Take a step back and reconsider the way you recruit, hire, structure the office, and engage your people with this digest of recent, relevant management insight.
[How We Hire] Paging people who can write, create, and commune with kids
- Jun 18, 2019
With locations throughout Los Angeles, the staff at 826LA works to preserve a vibrant work culture while helping students improve their writing skills and express themselves creatively.
4 onboarding tips for busy managers
- Jun 18, 2019
Got a new hire, but not much time? Use these techniques to set clear expectations, instill good habits, involve “the village,” and set up your new staffer for a productive (and long-lived) tenure.
[How We Hire] Character, competence, and chemistry
- May 14, 2019
The American Society of Landscape Architects doesn’t just support the industry, it serves as a living example of green infrastructure’s value, and a model of employee benefits.
What we’re reading: The “growth mindset” question, and other tried-and-true hiring practices
- May 14, 2019
Also in this roundup: toxic culture turnaround, transgender-friendly workplaces, the surprising utility of love in leadership, remote worker research results, the end of “HR,” and more.
[How We Hire] Spotlighting culture and seeing people in whole
- Apr 15, 2019
One director of operations, a team of twenty-something to 200-plus, and a workplace value set that puts togetherness right alongside sustainability and energy efficiency.
EQ primer: Workplace bullying and how to overcome it
- Apr 15, 2019
It’s easy to come up with an anti-bullying policy – but how do you change the attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that keep a work environment hostile?
[How We Hire] The power behind a renewable energy revolution
- Mar 14, 2019
To help families in need make the solar energy switch, GRID Alternatives seeks people who are collaborative, open, and passionate about giving everyone access to transformative technology.
Our new sector salary reports: What to know before your next career move
- Mar 11, 2019
When it comes to nonprofit compensation, myths abound – and data can be scarce. Helping you fill the gap: two new comprehensive sector salary reports, covering California and Georgia.
Employee engagement defined: Setting your people up for success
- Feb 14, 2019
Look deeper, and you’ll find that engagement isn’t about emotional connection, feedback, or career paths – it’s about setting people up for success.
What we’re reading: Hiring advice from across the web
- Feb 14, 2019
In this roundup, find tips for engaging older workers, rethinking recruitment, weighing over- and underqualified candidates, short-circuiting bias online, and more.
[How We Hire] Fulfilling the big potential in every “little”
- Jan 25, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta has become the largest one-on-one mentoring organization in the Southeast thanks to the energy, enthusiasm, and experience of their people.
The workplace of 2019: Experts predict this year’s trends
- Jan 18, 2019
A new year means a new crop of trend experts weighing in on what to expect. We’ve rounded up some of the most worthwhile, covering the HR developments to prepare for in 2019.
How We Hired in 2018
- Dec 18, 2018
A look back at our How We Hire series reveals how HR pros from the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the World Wildlife Fund, and other top nonprofits identify talent and ready their people for any challenge.
Speaking across generations: Better communications in an age-diverse office
- Nov 16, 2018
It takes more than active listening to understand those outside your age-group – you’ve got to recognize generational differences in technology use, time management, and more.
