How to increase productivity in less time
1. Check your meeting habits
Organisational culture
Help sheets
How you can ‘flatten the curve’ of mental ill-health during the pandemic
There are worrying signs that the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are…
Look it up: HR policies and how they work
The point of having a policy is that you don't have to do all the work every time something comes…
Old-fashioned practices that NFPs should bin
How often do you hear the phrase “It’s the way we’ve always done things here” at your organisation?
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Reducing the chances of board burnout
Not-for-profit and community boards should be at the forefront of any action or initiatives…
Ten ways not-for-profit employers can help their people with mental health
There has never been a more important time to focus attention on people’s mental health and…
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Tips for resolving conflict
Conflict is something which has the potential to tear any organisation apart. Here are some of the…
Victorian child-safe standards: changing soon
As a result of its 2013 inquiry into the handling of child abuse, the Victorian Government mandated…
Books
Tools
Board composition checklist
If your board can no longer provide leadership or fresh ideas, or if money is becoming an issue, it…
Flexible working arrangements agreement template
There is a myriad of reasons why an employee may want or need flexible working arrangements. This…
Checklists
Tips to maintain an enthusiastic board
If you pay close attention to board appointments you are half way to having a healthy, vital board.…
Policies
Child Protection Policy
Your organisation should have a policy in place to demonstrate your commitment to promoting and…
Child Safety Code of Conduct
This document is a sample code of conduct for employees, volunteers and contractors working with…
Code of Conduct
Having a code of conduct in place ensures that those who represent your organisation have a set of…
Code of Ethics
The ethical climate of an organisation is an essential element in establishing its credibility and…
Conflict of Interest Policy
If your Board is committed to high standards of ethical conduct then it is important that any…
Dispute Resolution Policy
An effective Board is a harmonious Board, but often, disputes or grievances may arise. This policy…
Environmental Sustainability Policy
The earth’s environment is under severe stress from uncontrolled human activity, threatening the…
Family Friendly Policy
Work flexibility ensures that employees are able to balance work and family commitments while…
Governance Policy
Governance in the community sector is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the…
Grief and Loss Policy
The experience of loss and grief must be appropriately managed. The organisation’s response to loss…
Hybrid Work Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Professional Development Policy
Professional development is integral to personal job satisfaction, workplace productivity, reward,…