Health & safety – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com Find Your Position With Purpose Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:51:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://charityvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-Charity-Village-icon-150-32x32.png Health & safety – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com 32 32 I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months https://charityvillage.com/i-tried-to-write-a-blog-about-workload-and-it-took-me-six-months/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:46:30 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=700824 This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we’re on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee well-being. Currently, our number one focus is burnout, and for good reason. Our 2021 Workplace Well-Being […]

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]]> Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practices for Canadian nonprofits https://charityvillage.com/managing-leaves-of-absence-accommodation-and-requesting-medical-documentation-best-practices-for-canadian-nonprofits/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=695206 Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly complex. Nonprofits need to know how to properly classify a leave of absence, know the […]

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]]> The hidden costs of workplace stress: Emotional trauma and its long-term effects https://charityvillage.com/the-hidden-costs-of-workplace-stress-emotional-trauma-and-its-long-term-effects/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:15:21 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=690366 This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. In today’s fast-paced and high-stress work environment, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience workplace-induced emotional trauma. Workplace stress can have significant and long-term effects on individuals, including emotional trauma. When people are subjected to toxic work environments, abusive supervision, or other forms of stress […]

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]]> Employing remote workers in your nonprofit: Legal considerations and practical tips https://charityvillage.com/employing-remote-workers-in-your-nonprofit-legal-considerations-and-practical-tips/ Fri, 12 May 2023 14:00:42 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=685759 Includes 8 essential resources that’ll help you navigate the landscape of remote working effortlessly!  In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular across many industries, including the nonprofit sector in Canada. With advances in technology and changes in work culture, more and more organizations are embracing remote work arrangements to accommodate their employees’ needs […]

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]]> Ontario nonprofit HR: All policies you need in 2023 to be compliant https://charityvillage.com/ontario-nonprofit-hr-all-policies-you-need-in-2023-to-be-compliant/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:54:51 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=683311 According to a Statistics Canada report, Ontario is home to over 58,000 registered nonprofits that together employ over 844,000 people. That’s a lot of employees, and employers have to ensure they’re complying with employment laws and applying them correctly to each individual!           We understand that with limited time and resources, it’s difficult […]

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]]> Workplace mental health resources for nonprofit managers and professionals  https://charityvillage.com/workplace-mental-health-resources-for-nonprofit-managers-and-professionals/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:01:54 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=682479 Although certainly not a new topic, over the past few years we’ve seen an increased interest in the topic of workplace mental health.  And one thing we consistently hear from our community is that, while they know that workplace mental health is important, they just aren’t sure exactly where to start or what resources are […]

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]]> “There truly is no work-life separation”: An Interview with Paula Allen about workplace mental health https://charityvillage.com/there-truly-is-no-work-life-separation-an-interview-with-paula-allen-about-workplace-mental-health/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:55:44 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=681309 In our February 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode checking up on workplace mental health in Canada’s nonprofit sector, we interviewed Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice-President, TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). In our interview, Paula shared important insight into the top mental health concerns of employees, how leaders and individuals […]

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]]> CharityVillage Connects: Workplace Mental Health in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector: It’s Time for a Check Up https://charityvillage.com/charityvillage-connects-workplace-mental-health-in-canadas-nonprofit-sector-its-time-for-a-check-up/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:54 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=679134 One year after we first covered the issue of workplace mental health on CharityVillage Connects, we are back with a wellness check up on the sector. How are nonprofits faring today, what’s changed since last year, and, perhaps most importantly, what practical steps can sector leaders implement right now to better support the mental health […]

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]]> Wellness and well-being are not the same https://charityvillage.com/wellness-and-well-being-are-not-the-same/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:47:31 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=678823 This article was previously published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Renowned author and employee burnout expert Jennifer Moss argues that organizations can no longer afford to ignore employee well-being. And, you know what? She’s absolutely right. Multiple surveys suggest that close to half of employees are seriously considering leaving their jobs and/or changing careers […]

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]]> New Solutions for Old Problems: Tackling Workplace Mental Health in 2023 https://charityvillage.com/new-solutions-for-old-problems-tackling-workplace-mental-health-in-2023/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:00:31 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=674354 Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2023. Summary: Disengaged workers, work overload, and burnout are not new workforce problems and were actually steadily increasing well before the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, the pandemic created a tipping point, challenging not only long-held assumptions about the possibilities of working from home but also the power balance between employer and employee.  […]

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