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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

Success

Much of nonprofit work is emotionally draining, whether directly assisting individuals, working with communities or driving public policy to change systems. I live by my (multiple) alarms, to-do lists and calendar. Having time to do nothing , time to read, to nap and to let my mind wander was a real gift. The staff’s adjustment?

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How to Create a Powerful, Future-Proof Culture for Remote and Decentralized Teams

Allwork

If you have a customer-is-always-right policy, describe what’s required to support it. Although many companies had to make a dramatic shift in office policies since the pandemic, goLance has been a fully remote company from the start, with the infrastructure, communications, and processes in place for this environment.

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How to Get Organized Using Lists

Ian's Messy Desk

She has lists of gift ideas, quotes for greeting cards, honey-do’s and much more. Basic personal numbers (self and family members) – drivers license, social security, insurance policies, Whatever you may need for yourself and others when filling out forms. For example, she tracks all our shopping lists. Anniversary.

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Your Life Organized

Ian's Messy Desk

10 Simple and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas – Gifts for the teacher, babysitter, hockey coach, or for the hosts of your holiday parties, don’t have to be expensive. Here are 10 gift ideas in small packages. Advent Calendar Resources On-line – November 28 marks the start of the Advent season.

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Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload

Ian's Messy Desk

Charitable organizations often run gift-wrapping services as a fund raiser. You can save some time and support a worthy cause by getting your gifts wrapped. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: If you’re selected to plan the office Christmas party , put together a group to help you out. Don’t feel you have to do everything. Ask for help.

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8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk

Ian's Messy Desk

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Boxes or storage containers to use for sorting.

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

Ian's Messy Desk

Shop for Christmas Year Round Anytime you are out shopping keep an eye open for Christmas gifts. At the least, you spread the cost of buying gifts over twelve months rather than breaking the bank at the end of the year. Order Christmas gifts online to save time and avoid the local shopping crowds.

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