Following the second phase of the RESET 2020 National Impact+Need Research Study, F&P discuss their key findings centered around frustration, exhaustion, anxiety, and stress. Other key findings show that general donations fell by 41%, sponsorships/partnerships by 31%, and philanthropic funding by 26% revealing the impacts of COVID-19.
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Gallup has created a report based on their research of leading causes of burnout and how to stop it at its source. These studies revealed that the primary determinants of burnout are largely a reflection of how effectively someone is managed. Discover how to prevent and reverse burnout – for the betterment of your employees and your organisation.
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Probono reflects on a report conducted by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute that suggests Australia should model its COVID-19 recovery strategy on the sustainable development goals framework in order to build back better post-pandemic.
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“When he was the CEO of SRI International, Curtis Carlson presided over the conception and development of Siri, HDTV, and other groundbreaking innovations. Since then he has shared his approach with more than 500 corporate, university, and government groups. His methodology is based on the principles of active learning, which emphasize concise mental models, the continual iteration of ideas, real-time feedback, teamwork, and frequent comparison of alternatives. Those elements are woven into a process that focuses on customers’ needs, a compelling approach, valuable benefits relative to costs, and superiority to the competition.”
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Examining the effects of mental health on economic participation and productivity, the Productivity Commission has comprised a report quantifying the financial costs. This final report made several recommendations including permanently subsidising telehealth mental health sessions.
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After a difficult year, prepare yourself for 2021 with the Governance Institute of Australia’s 2021 Survival Kit. Comprised of lessons from 2020. key challenges from leaders and top tips, this survival kit is a perfect opportunity to equip yourself for a better year to come.
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Cognitive Load Theory provides a useful framework for understanding the different ways the pandemic can alter your mental function. Learning to understand the Cognitive Load Theory can assist in understanding and managing the negative effects it can have on productivity and retaining information.
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New research shows less than a third of organisations were equipped with the right technology to successfully make the transition to working from home. The Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector report examines not-for-profit technology use across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on areas such as online presence, information security, infrastructure, staff capability, and emerging technologies.
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After nearly a year of working from home, many have grown accustomed to their new work situation. Depending on your personal and work situation, this might be feasible, however, there are always many dynamics to consider such as regularly communicating with team members or applying for a new position.
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Now in its 11th year, the AICD’s latest NFP Governance and Performance study highlights the key concerns of NFP Management and Boards under the pressure of COVID-19, surmising in their key findings that the majority of NFP organisations expect to make a loss this financial year – and almost 40% of organisations had made a loss in the previous 3 years. Is it time to relook at Board skills and remuneration – or a time to maintain stability?
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