Following the launch of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia’s (IONS) new campaign, “Beyond Decent Work,” IONS is calling on impact organizations (nonprofits) to respond to sector labour issues of overwork, pay inequity, and burnout to improve the quality of life for sector staff.

In a newly released report on “Improving total compensation in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector”, IONS seeks to help address recruitment and retention challenges in the sector and provide equitable solutions to strengthen and diversify the workforce.

“We know that offering competitive salaries is a systemic issue, and that financial compensation is just one piece. More and more people are making employment decisions driven by personal values and a desire for work-life balance” says Annika Voltan, IONS Executive Director. “Our sector can often be more creative with the additional perks we can offer like flexibility, a four-day work week, paid time off, and focusing on organizational cultures that are welcoming and inclusive.”

Read IONS October 2023 “Possibility Brief: Improving Total Compensation in the Community Impact Sector” and the five calls to action linked here.