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How charity leaders can combat work-related stress

Friday, August 6, 2021

Stress is a prevalent issue in the third sector. According to a survey of 238 charities conducted by the union Unite, 80% of charity workers reported experiencing workplace stress, and almost half (42%) said their job wasn’t good for their mental health. As an employer, it’s important to understand what health and safety law requires in regard to the management of work-related stress. In this blog, James Tamm from Ellis Whittam explores what’s meant by ‘work-related stress’, possible causes, and how risk assessments can help to identify and control any ‘stressors’ in workplaces and individuals.

How to become a Charity Trustee: a free guide

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Whether you’re a young person looking for board-level leadership experience, mid-career and expanding your horizons, or approaching retirement and wanting a fresh challenge, this guide will help you step into trusteeship.

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Recruiting a chair, trustees and chief executive

Monday, June 14, 2021

If you are, or will be, involved in the appointment of a new chair, trustee or chief executive of a charity, ACEVO and Green Park have produced a guide to support you throughout the process.

Welcoming furloughed employees back into the workplace

Monday, May 24, 2021

In the Chancellor’s budget of March 2021 he confirmed that the furlough scheme will now run until September 2021, to continue to provide much needed support to employers and employees as we embark on the road map out of lockdown.

ACEVO Jobs salary transparency

Friday, April 30, 2021

ACEVO has signed up to the #ShowTheSalary campaign and will always advertise the salary for all vacancies available within the organisation. This is a simple yet practical step to overcome biases in the recruitment process.

Shape the future of The Avenues Trust Group

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Avenues Trust Group works with people who are disabled, autistic or have complex support needs, helping them to enjoy fulfilling lives in the community.

5 HR tips: Supporting staff through redundancy

Friday, September 25, 2020

The UK is now officially in recession for the first time in 11 years, with coronavirus causing the biggest economic slump on record and, with it, company payrolls have plummeted.

A powerful and accessible method for bringing your workforce back into their roles

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The new working normal will pose challenges for your managers and teams. Your employees are facing new leadership demands, team dynamics and communication difficulties.

Coaching Through Covid-19 Crisis

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

It is probably fair to say that most organisations didn’t predict the pandemic, or if they did, they probably weren’t expecting it in early 2020 (it being considered to be a ‘possible but not likely’ scenario) and either way hadn’t written their business plans and prepared accordingly.

Positive discrimination | Can employers prioritise black, female or disabled applicants?

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it comes to giving marginalised groups a leg up, opinion is often divided.