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Human Resources can be a tricky subject, so we’ve compiled a short list to help navigate HR in your business.

Pollination Guelph is a volunteer-run, registered charity located in Guelph. It was formed in 2009 in response to evidence of a decline in North America (and elsewhere in the world) in the number and variety of pollinating insects, especially native bees and butterflies. This decline impacts the sustainability of the natural environment and puts at risk the security of our food supply. Did you know that 25-30% of our diet is dependent on pollination?

Wyndham House has been working to prevent, reduce and end youth homelessness for almost 45 years in Guelph-Wellington. Our organization provides crucial programming and supports to youth between the ages of 16 and 25.

Ignatius Jesuit Centre is renowned as a ‘place of peace’ for spiritual contemplation. The Centre is a welcoming place with diverse relationships (municipalities, Jesuits, agricultural, environmental, arts, indigenous, area businesses & community not-for-profits). Sustainable ecological farming and restoration of lands to native forest is integral to our mission to foster an ecological way of life. Ignatius Farm is a regional hub for organic agriculture.

Community and connection is what drives people to reach their dreams. Monetary and in kind contributions from individuals, families and businesses from in and around Guelph directly impact our ability to provide a safe space for those experiencing poverty. This incredibly important community support enables us to facilitate a vast variety of programs that promote healthy living, independence, and create a welcoming space so that members of our community may find in HOPE House a place to dream.

Anyone can be a victim. It is in times of trauma that victims need compassion, support and assistance most. Whether an accident has occurred, a crime committed, or a loss suffered, Victim Services Wellington (VSW) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round to support victims.

Being transparent is important, regardless if you’re a for-profit or not-for-profit organization (NPO). Communicating your goals to your key stakeholders is essential to the organization’s success. Here are 4 tips summarized from Charity Village that will help you measure and improve communication to your stakeholders.

News of an audit can be stressful to any organization, even to those who are diligent in complying with the Income Tax Act. While some audits are the result of targeted reviews of particular activities, some are simply due to random selection. In any case, if your charity has received a letter for an audit, below are some steps to take to give you the best chance towards a positive outcome:

For 80 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has been Canada’s voice and leading authority on the disease.  We’re the only organization that fights all types of cancer, supports and advocates for patients and their families, and champions those who care about a future where no Canadian fears cancer.

Hospice Wellington is recognized by our communities for its leadership in meeting the Hospice Palliative care needs in Guelph and Wellington County.

[caption id="attachment_8329" align="alignright" width="300"] HOPE House Food Market[/caption]

For nearly two decades, KidsAbility has provided life-changing therapy and support services to children and youth with special needs in Guelph. With referrals to our programs increasing year after year, we realized that we didn’t have enough space in our existing facilities to meet the demand from local families. As a result, we decided to create a new Guelph Hub to provide all of our services under one roof.

As we approach a new year, charities and not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) are looking to make a splash with the surge in giving. On average, 35% to 42% of online donations happen in November and December, and organizations understand the importance of a successful campaign. Here are some tips to help you hit the mark with your fundraising this season.

On October 18th, RLB co-hosted a half-day seminar for Business Owners at Langdon Hall which addressed key issues relating to an increased change in ownership in the small and medium employers sector and the need for proactive planning. The content was structured for both buyers, sellers, and/or owners simply looking to build transferable value.

We are proud to announce that Maggie Kurtz and the Ariss Bookkeeping team have joined RLB.

Have you ever wondered what a donation to United Way looks like?

Join us on Sunday, September 17, 2017 for the 20th annual Taste of Guelph fundraiser presented by Linamar in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

I have been teaching golf on and off for over 20 years and throughout, there has been one consistent trend:  Women feel like they need to be really great golfers in order to play the game.

This is the first installment in a series to highlight Canadian Business Grants that can help move your business forward. Each month, we will highlight 5 grants that are available. Check back monthly to see if funding is available!

This past year has been full of surprises for our team, as RLB has been recognized as a Platinum Level Best Small & Medium Employer for 2017 by Aon, and also for having one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2017 by the team over at Waterstone Human Capital. We are so excited and humbled to be acknowledged for these awards alongside many of the most innovative companies operating in Canada.

This year, we are honouring our 40th Anniversary; an incredible milestone in the amazing story of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (WIC). These 40 years have been marked with struggle, courage, conviction, determination, and a lot of support from our community.

Website Updates A lot can come with being a small business owner, but RLB is here every step of the way. We believe our #PeopleCount and we want to help in any way possible. That is why we added a resources tab to our website!

QuickBooks (Online) – March

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, we thrive on Starting Something BIG. Whether it’s matching a local, at-risk youth with a Big Brother or Big Sister, mentoring a group of children in our Big Bunch program, conducting a training session for new volunteers and families, or organizing one of many fundraising events – there are so many ways that we immerse ourselves in this community to make a difference.

Believe it or not, there is a myth about women being less charitable than men.  In the past, this has been suggested by statistics for charitable giving.  Why would this be? And is it true?  The following article delves into this myth and explores the truth about women and their charitable giving, and the changes that have been occurring. Click here to read the full article.

Are you a multi-tasker?  Do you work with multi-taskers?  We often think that multitasking is a new generation method of working, and that there are benefits as well as drawbacks to using it in the workplace.  The following article explores the drawbacks of multi-tasking through studies, as well as strategies to avoid it.

Software Advice and VolunteerMatch partnered together to survey 2,735 not-for-profit professionals around the globe. Their objective was to determine how many not-for-profit organizations measure their volunteer’s impact. This “measure of impact” refers to any attempt to quantify how much the work performed by volunteers creates economic or social change. Results found that only about 55% of not-for-profits collect data to measure the impact volunteers have on outcomes. Furthermore, findings also concluded that of the 45% of the organizations that do not collect data, 34% lack the resources and tools to do so. Another finding was increased funding, through either donations or grants, is the key benefit of impact measurement for 17%.

With the newly elected Liberal government Canada’s personal taxation system will be experiencing significant changes.   Provided below is a brief summary of the key changes that all individuals should be aware of and a discussion of how these changes may affect you.

A typical organization experiences five percent loss from revenue each year due to fraud.

When returning from maternity or paternity leave, employees often find it difficult to adapt to the changes, both of the organization while they were away and their new lifestyle as a parent. Here are some useful tips to help make the transition back to work as smooth as possible.

This is a synopsis of an article written by Charity Village.