July 22, 2020 Surveys, Awards & Advocacy

Two national NFP surveys your organisation should contribute to

Australia’s NFP sector is an important part of our society and our economy – employing more than 10 percent of all working Australians, but massively under-represented when it comes to inputs into government decision-making and policy-making.

Can you help change that? Here are two surveys of the sector that will help inform policy-makers about the critical issues affecting the sector, and support ongoing advocacy on behalf of the sector’s interests – and ultimately, for the interests of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

July 21, 2020 Health & Wellbeing, Remote Work

Working from home: is it good or bad for the health of your employees?

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to work from home, often in less than ideal circumstances.

Having tried it, many employees anticipate they will continue to work from home, and value employers who encourage it.

So if your employees decide to continue working from home after the pandemic, is it good or bad for their health in the long run?

July 15, 2020 Leadership, Managing People Well

Google spent 10 years researching what makes a great manager. They found these 10 things

Research shows that managers matter. Employee engagement is linked to productivity, quality (fewer errors), lower turnover, less absenteeism and theft, and fewer safety incidents; and guess what: 70% of employee engagement is accounted for by team managers.

In 2008, Google set out to understand why managers are so important, and what makes a good manager.

July 7, 2020 Recruitment, Remote Work

Have you learned these lessons about how to recruit great employees and volunteers remotely?

COVID-19 restrictions have fundamentally changed the way we work, live and interact with one another. The pandemic has also transformed how HR professionals plan and conduct recruitment activities.

Whether you’ve been actively recruiting through the last few months or not, remote recruitment will continue to be an essential skill for HR and recruitment professionals into the future.

So after months of remote recuiting, what lessons have you learned to help your NFP recruit and evaluate candidates remotely for the future? Here are a few of the best we’ve collected.

June 29, 2020 Giving Feedback, Managing People Well, Remote Work

Six tips for the difficult conversation with a remote employee who’s underperforming

Employees want more feedback. Gen Y employees in particular, want constant feedback. Managers however are often reluctant to give feedback if they fear that what starts as a rational conversation may degenerate into an emotional one. Even managers trained in coaching have admitted to being reluctant to tackle employees seen as abrasive or aggressive.

Here are some simple guidelines to help managers achieve positive outcomes from difficult conversations.

June 22, 2020 Health & Wellbeing, Leadership, Managing People Well

10 steps for NFP leaders to create a mentally healthy workplace

As a manager, you play a critical role in creating a mentally healthy workplace. This is through the people you directly supervise, and as a leader influencing others within your business. Your staff, in particular, will look to you for leadership, guidance and support. Whether or not your workplace currently sees mental health as a priority, there are many things you can do as a manager to contribute.

June 15, 2020 Organisational Strategy

Take the first step: What is a Reconciliation Action Plan and why does your NFP need one?

Have you considered the role could your organisation could play in taking important steps forward in the national reconciliation movement?

A Reconciliation Action Plan can help your organisation turn good intentions into positive actions — helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increased pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

June 9, 2020 Change Management, Health & Wellbeing, Leadership, Managing People Well

How to help your employees with back-to-work anxiety

Many Australians are starting to head back to their workplaces as coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Here are four strategies you can use to help your staff transition back to the workplace.

June 1, 2020 Leadership, Managing People Well

Four lessons on being an authentic leader from Jacinda Ardern

Her coolness under pressure, self-discipline and the decisiveness of her government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led some to call Ardern the most effective national leader in the world.

But the key ingredient to her popularity and effectiveness is her authenticity.

May 27, 2020 Recruitment

Seven great NFP recruitment videos for your inspiration

How do potential candidates feel about your organisation?

Your job ad is an introduction not just to a job, but to your organisation too. And if you want jobseekers to feel good about the work you do after reading your job ad, nothing beats video.

There are many NFPs out there creating fantastic recruitment videos — take a look at our favourites.

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