Recruiting and engaging volunteers is one thing, but how do you retain them once they are through the door and completed basic training? Having a wide diversity of volunteers brings a community and richness that adds value beyond words.For organisations that rely on volunteers, recruiting and engaging those volunteers becomes a key performance indicator for that 'business'. I say business because any organisation set up to provide services must be solvent, and that means making a profit or … [Read more...] about Recruiting and engaging volunteers what is your strategy
Diversity calendar from the CIPD 2013
Looking for a diversity calender with the various religious dates all in one place? It’s not often that something for free has intrinsic value, however here is an offer from the CIPD with a difference. The CIPD contribute to a diversity calendar which provides a range of multi-faith days, holidays and festivals. This diversity calendar is being made available on their site for all – members and non-members alike. Diversity Calender 2013 from Diversiton This calendar is a practical and … [Read more...] about Diversity calendar from the CIPD 2013
Manners online and forum/ platform culture
Manners online and forum/ platform culture - are they the same? There have recently been some discussions about the culture of social media sites and this sometimes gets confused with "manners" - but are they the same thing?In the real world as children and young adults we learn how to act with politeness, respect, and courtesy.However in the virtual world or world of social media, manners are still developing.This slideshare shows some great tips for social media manners … [Read more...] about Manners online and forum/ platform culture
Beyond Tribalism – Book Review
Beyond Tribalism by Celia de Anca a review Beyond Tribalism - beyond the cover This is a 300 page book with a smattering of figures and tables, 15 in total. At first look a traditional "heavy" flick showing page after page of text in a uniform layout.The forward to Beyond Tribalism is by Professor Emeritus Arpad von Lazar of Tufts University, who says This is an important book about circumstance, a condition and a behavioral and structural given with which we are … [Read more...] about Beyond Tribalism – Book Review
Consequences – Diverse to Mosaic Britain
A few weeks ago I was offered Susan Popoola's book, Consequences for review at a networking event. Not for me thanks Now to be honest this is not the sort of book I would usually buy, or for that matter read. On the tube (underground/ subway in London) on the way home, with nothing else to read I started to flick through. I was hooked. I had read over a third before reaching my local station. Sit up and listen This is a hard hitting, no holds barred look at modern society in a diverse … [Read more...] about Consequences – Diverse to Mosaic Britain
Free diversity calendar from the CIPD 2010
A free multi-cultural calendar for 2010? It's not often that something for free has intrinsic value, however here is an offer with a difference. The CIPD contribute every year to a calendar which provides a range of multi-faith days, holidays and festivals. This calendar is being made available on their site for all - members and non-members alike. This calendar is a practical and attractive resource produced in association with Diversiton; each month includes details of all the main … [Read more...] about Free diversity calendar from the CIPD 2010
