Workplace Policies
New Thinking and Talking About Volunteers
With volunteers of all ages coming, it’s even more urgent that we change the way we talk — and think — about volunteers.
Nonprofit Layoffs and Furloughs: Do Them Right
Advice for nonprofit HR departments that need to correctly perform layoffs, furloughs, and temporary shutdowns.
When You Lose Your Health Insurance Coverage
Health care is a society-wide crisis as well as a personal, individual one, and there aren’t ready solutions on either level.
Laid Off From a Nonprofit: Me!
While the need for nonprofit services continues even in bad economic times, workers are just as vulnerable to layoffs as any other industry.
Sample Layoff Letter
A convenient sample letter for use in nonprofit layoff situations when/if they become necessary.
Nonprofit Email Sign-Offs
Blue Avocado readers share their ways of signing off on nonprofit emails. The consensus is quick, and in keeping with the tone of the email.
A Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy for Nonprofits
Standard elements of a drug and alcohol free workplace program for nonprofits. Includes a sample drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy.
Ask Rita: Can an Employee Come and Go Using Family or Medical Leave?
Ask Rita explores whether or not a nonprofit organization’s employee can come and go using Family or Medical Leave?
Gas Rates, Volunteers, and Justice
Many people don’t realize that on their personal tax returns volunteers can deduct mileage expenses incurred as part of volunteering.
Meaningful Acts of Appreciation for Nonprofit Boards and Staff
It often seems that efforts between board and staff of appreciation feel trivial at best, and even hypocritical or enraging at worst.