NFP recruitment managers can breathe a (tentative) sigh of relief this week, after Employment Minister Eric Abetz backflipped on some of the government’s welfare reform proposals that would have potentially crippled recruiting for many NFPs. You may recall that the Abbott government’s proposed changes to the Newstart Allowance would have forced job-seekers to apply for […]
Encouraging your employees to cycle to work has huge benefits to both employees and organisations. In fact, as well as increasing employee mental and physical health and wellbeing, workplaces that support bike-riding employees can reduce absenteeism by up to 80%! Despite this, two thirds of Australians still rely on cars to travel to work every day. With Ride2Work […]
Does your organisation have great volunteers? Chances are, if you have an innovative, successful or just plain amazing group of volunteers in your organisation, you’ve probably also got some excellent volunteer managers. So, if you’re based in New South Wales why not recognise your organisation’s volunteer management achievements by nominating for a NSW Excellence in […]
Would your organisation ever consider allowing your staff to choose their own job titles? How about an IT Manager who refers to herself as a “Digital Overlord” or your Director of Marketing becoming the “Director of Fun”? Sounds crazy? Well, that’s exactly what Make-A-Wish Foundation executives in the US decided to do after a trip […]
If you are a HR manager or senior manager working in the community sector the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) wants to hear from you! Between now and October 16th, the council is asking for input into how policy changes and service demand are impacting your organisation’s workforce. So if you’re: A community […]
Often people mistakenly think that working in the not-for-profit sector is a great way to get work/life balance. While it’s true that ethical work can be more fulfilling than other sectors, the unique challenges that not-for-profits face can put many staff on a one-way track to burn out!
It doesn’t have to be that way.
In this four-part series, we look at The Heart Foundation’s ten point plan for preparing, planning and delivering an effective workplace health program. You can read part 1 here and part 3 here. In our last post we looked at preparing the ground for your new workplace health program by getting your leadership team on board, identifying […]
How many women are in the top roles in your organisation or on your board of management? A 2012 report from Women on Boards found that while up to 85% of community sector workers are female, there only about 60% in senior paid positions. From a volunteer perspective, despite volunteers in Australia having traditionally been mostly […]
Looking for a great way to empower your organisation’s staff to make an impact? Energy efficiency in the workplace can provide your staff with a healthier, happier, more sustainable work environment, while at the same time saving your organisation money. Uniting Care Community is one of Queensland’s largest NFPs, with 297 properties across the state. […]
Last week the Abbott Government announced its draft plan for a $5.1 billion new national employment services system to commence from July 2015. Included in the plan was an expanded, mandatory Work for the Dole program first announced in May’s federal budget, which would require all jobseekers aged 18-49 to undertake up to 25 hours […]