In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Many owners and managers underestimate the importance of this activity, they do so at their peril. Community involvement is a fundamental key to success.
Human Trafficking, extortion, poverty, hunger, stigma … some third world country … a major city … rural Ontario?
Rural Ontario is very picturesque, but there are very real problems that need to be seen and need to be addressed. There is an attitude held by some, that if they cannot see the problem, then it doesn’t exist.
Many people will say that small and medium-sized businesses and organizations are the economic engine for our country; in many ways, they are also the socio-economic conscience.
Constructively debating, collaborating and dealing with each of these issues would strengthen our society and would provide economic opportunities for growth of businesses. These are just a sampling of the social issues that we should be discussing as part of our economic plans. Social responsibility is not mutually exclusive from economic growth.
Food Insecurity in rural communities is a hidden issue. Thanks to NPX there is now a tool to inform, educate and correct misconceptions about the size and scope of the food insecurity issue.
Blogger’s note: I don’t often re-write a blog, however I felt my first blog on this subject was somehow lacking. Stigma is a huge issue for Food Insecurity and hopefully you will find this revised post better able to communicate the importance of being aware and then taking action on eliminating Stigma
All of us are affected by social stigma. On occasion, we are the victim of it. Other times we can perpetuate it. Stigma and bias can result from the best of intentions as easily as it can be the result of ignorance. People may want to impose their concept of “what is right” or to help someone to “avoid making a mistake.” Stigma is especially prevalent for people who suffer from poverty or are from marginalized communities.
Building a solid culture and a solid team isn’t easy. It is worth the time however, and it is worth the investment … every time. Here are some proven ideas to consider, they have worked for others and many of them can be done quite easily and inexpensively.
As an organization, owner, executive director, manager, volunteer or as a co-worker, you may know someone who does not have or really doesn’t understand “tenant’s insurance”.
Most people don’t think about food insecurity when they think about food in Canada. Food insecure people regularly don’t have enough to eat for themselves or their families. Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, but yet we have a food insecurity problem that needs to have a spotlight shone it.
As an organization, owner, manager or supervisor, volunteer, or as a co-worker, do you know someone that you suspect does not have or really does not understand what insurance they should have?