Work, for many people, is something of a double-edged sword. It can be great for our mental health, giving us purpose, contributing towards our self-worth and a chance to connect with others and with the world. But it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. For some, it contributes towards developing, or worsening, […]
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The Charity Insights Canada Project released a free Introduction to Data Literacy in the Nonprofit Sector course, which provides individuals with foundational knowledge to improve their confidence in their ability to work with data. The course was developed to help professionals working in the sector collect, read, and/or communicate data in a meaningful way. The Introduction […]
Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, and get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth. The BC Earthquake Alliance invites you to sign up to be counted among the millions who will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” on October 17. The Shakeout is an annual opportunity for everyone to practice […]
A recent study conducted by RBC Insurance found that Canadian employees are experiencing a negative impact on their overall well-being as a result of current economic pressures. The study found that employees are experiencing declining perceptions of mental health (57%), job satisfaction (55%), and financial health (44%). Survey respondents revealed that they are unaware of […]
Statistics Canada released the latest labour force data report which delves into projections for the Canadian labour force. The report, Canadian labour force: What will happen once baby boomers retire, predicts that the Canadian labour force will continue to grow over the next two decades, despite the fact that a large portion of baby boomers […]
Intact invites applications for the Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants, investing $2 million over two years, in projects helping people and communities adapt to a changing climate. The grant program funds initiatives that implement proven adaptation solutions, including those identified by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, and projects that protect […]
Click here to read the French edition. Canada’s Volunteer Awards is accepting applications for members of its National Advisory Committee until October 23, 2024. Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) is a volunteer recognition program that aims to recognize and celebrate inspiring volunteers across Canada, both formal and informal. CVA is currently recruiting members for its National […]
Every nonprofit uses communications (e.g., content, plan, strategy etc.) to reach their target audiences, raise brand awareness and visibility and meet other business goals and objectives. Developing and executing communications is how we connect with people and make meaningful associations between brands, our experiences and ideas. In short, communications are vital to the health of every […]
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this have been well-documented and many are in use in practice. But one critical element is often still […]
A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because often when asked what they’ll miss about working, people immediately say, “The people I work […]