You might have heard that the gender pay gap in Australia reached a record level last week, with women now being paid on average 19 percent less than men. And the gap is even bigger for women in management positions. Data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has found that women in management positions […]
The Senate has invited community organisations to make submissions to a new inquiry into the “shambolic” Department of Social Services (DSS) grants process that left many not-for-profit organisations and community workers’ jobs in limbo late last year. $271 million was cut from the DSS budget over four years and the resulting grants process proved a […]
It’s the reality that employers are only just beginning to address: the Australian workforce is getting older, fast. As Generation X-ers begin to enter their 50s, NFPs need to plan for the challenges of an older workforce, but also recognise the significant benefits that longer, healthier careers can bring to the sector. Susan Ryan AO […]
Are you a new volunteer manager who would like some extra support? Or do you have years of volunteer management wisdom you are bursting to share? Great news: Volunteering Victoria has launched a brand new Mentoring Program for volunteer managers, and applications are now open. Mentoring is a great way to receive one-on-one support from […]
Do you find interviewing overly stressful? Maybe you’re doing it wrong! We’ve previously explored some of the most important tips for getting your interview right, including a well-prepared panel of interviewers, an emphasis on listening, and lots of note taking. With interviews being a crucial tool for recruitment, you can always find ways to improve. […]
Holding on to volunteers in any organisation can be really hard work. In fact, there’s a chance that the person charged with looking after volunteers in your organisation may be a volunteer themselves!
With so many competing priorities and distractions in people’s lives, if you want to make sure your volunteers stick around you’re going to need a clear plan to keep them motivated.
If you want to be a good leader then it’s essential that you’re also a good communicator. What you say to your staff, no matter how minor you think it might be, can have an impact on job satisfaction and productivity. According to international business speaker Michael Kerr, good communication is a core part of […]
In this four-part series, we’ve been looking at the Heart Foundation’s ten-point plan for preparing, planning and delivering an effective workplace health program. If you’ve followed the advice in part one and part two of this series, it’s time to get your program up and running in the long term, and to make sure it’s […]
You probably know that diversity is good. Good for your organisation (diverse workforces perform better), good for your team (more diverse workforces lead to higher client satisfaction), and good for your staff (staff in diverse workforces are more committed and less absent). But despite all of this goodness, many organisations can be daunted by the idea of increasing […]
A new report has found that there’s one clear driver of staff engagement in Australia – and it’s not all about pay or job promotions. It’s about leadership at the top level. According to the 2014 Global Workforce Study by Towers Watson, engaged staff spend extra discretionary effort on their jobs, have the resources and […]