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Hybrid Working – Practical Guidance

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce, including Working Families, have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices.

How to recruit diverse candidates: The case of St George’s Hospital Charity

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Eastside Primetimers contributed a case study to the From Here to Diversity Guide to demonstrate best practice of inclusive recruitment.

Attracting top talent to your organisation – why employer brand matters even more than ever

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Due to the impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s job market is highly volatile. Some industries face crippling labour shortages whilst others face numerous applications to a select numbers of roles. As a result of this, it is more important than ever for charities to focus on their employer brand to ensure they are able to recruit effectively.

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.