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Should Your Non-Profit Close During the Holidays?

November 13, 2019 | 1,041 views

Should Your Non-Profit Close During the Holidays?
Should Your Non-Profit Close During the Holidays?

The holiday season is one filled with unusual attributes. There are celebrations, parties, and very full social calendars. Families have holidays scheduled, and children are home from school.

Deciding to close down during the holidays can be a difficult decision for a non-profit board to make. As much as each person might personally like the time off, leaders hesitate to leave the phone and turn off the lights. But if staff, many of whom are volunteers, are not as available to help, there may be fewer people to keep things going. 

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Do You Really Have to Offer Paid Time Off For Every Holiday?

May 9, 2018 | 2,029 views

Do You Really Have to Offer Paid Time Off For Every Holiday?

Do You Really Have to Offer Paid Time Off For Every Holiday?

A few months ago, we shared with you the jarring statistic that 662 million vacation days go unused every year, according to Project Time Off. That’s fairly startling, when you think about it. People have paid vacation time that they can use just about whenever they want and yet, they’re not.

 

As an employer, you might be asking yourself a few questions.

 

1. Should you do more to encourage your team to take time away from the office?

 

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Should You Really Unplug During the Holidays?

November 15, 2017 | 2,003 views

Should You Really Unplug During the Holidays?

Should You Really Unplug During the Holidays?

It’s tempting isn’t it? To turn your phone to airplane mode during your holiday feast and keep it that way while you clean up, unwind, and relax with the people you love? Absolutely it is. And if you look to a few experts, this time away from work is also healthy.

 

But there’s a different point of view that might not be considered. In fact, it might make you more stressed out and overwhelmed the more you unplug from your work during the holidays.

 

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Handling the Influx of Time Off Requests During the Holidays

October 11, 2017 | 1,831 views

Handling the Influx of Time Off Requests During the Holidays

Handling the Influx of Time Off Requests During the Holidays

It’s October, which means football, the flu, and family obligations are in full swing. Although you might have thought the summer months were overwhelming in terms of time off requests, the Fall is the start of the season when more people call in sick (many times, even when they aren’t physically ill).

 

As an employer, the influx of time off requests during the holidays can leave you short handed. And this can happen at a moment’s notice, forcing you to face unexpected holes in your schedule with limited time to fill them. Here are a few tips to help you cope.

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How to Master Customer Service During the Holiday Rush

December 9, 2015 | 1,991 views

How to Master Customer Service During the Holiday Rush

How to Master Customer Service During the Holiday Rush

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s also the most hectic. Crowds form, confusions arise, and customer tensions are at an all-time high.

 

Customer service is one of the biggest challenges in business. Toss in the holiday rush and you have a recipe for negative reviews, poor customer experiences, and lost sales. Before you lose your top customer service ranking (and potentially your best employees), here are a few tips to help you master customer service during the craziest time of year.

 

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How to Show Your Employees They’re Appreciated

November 18, 2015 | 2,115 views

How to Show Your Employees They’re Appreciated

How to Show Your Employees They’re Appreciated

‘Tis the season to be grateful. As you’re counting your blessings for your family, friends, and health consider your employees too.

 

Your employees are the people who keep your business running smoothly when you’re not around. They answer customer demands and put out small fires on a daily basis. It’s easy to miss saying “thanks” for all their hard work on a daily basis. This time of year gives you the perfect opportunity.

 

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