You can’t control the weather – but you can take proactive safety measures to protect your family and home against the threat of power outages. Consider these tips: Invest in a home generator – a portable backup source can keep critical equipment like refrigerators, sump pumps, and air conditioners running during a blackout. Utilize surge […]
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When seeking to retrieve information on someone’s personal background, a nonprofit should first determine what type of screening is appropriate for each staff or volunteer position, then apply that criteria to the specific individual applying for or filling that position. Background checks may consist of examining criminal history, credit history, references from previous employers, motor […]
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Editor’s note: Kimberly Paterson, Certified Executive Coach and Master Energy Leadership Coach, is president of CIM (www.cim-co.com), which works with organizations and individuals to maximize performance through positive, lasting behavioral change. She can be reached at kpaterson@cim-co.com.) What follows is adapted from a recent article she authored in Rough Notes magazine (www.roughnotes.com.) Your leadership power decreases with every […]
Among United States volunteers, more than half say their tasks depend on collaboration with others to complete the job. Teamwork is key to efficient volunteer work, but managing the structure of teams within your organization might be more complicated than you realize. There are positives and negatives to collaboration, especially in volunteer work. Advantages of Volunteer […]
Working safely outdoors in the heat can be difficult, especially with the sun’s force hitting you from above. Heat stress and sickness can occur quickly in surprising circumstances. Temperatures inside closed vehicles can reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature is only 68 degrees, and individuals can suffer from heat exhaustion at temperatures of only […]
