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The Negative Impact of Employee Poor Personal Financial Behaviors on Employers Author: E. Thomas Garman, Irene E. Leech and John E. Grable This article demonstrates that there are substantial costs to employers caused by the stresses associated with poor personal financial behaviors of employees. Approximately 15% of workers in the United States are currently experiencing stress from poor financial behaviors to the extent that it negatively impacts their productivity. The proportion of workers experiencing financial problems that negatively impact productivity for a single employer could range as high as 40 to 50% depending upon certain factors. The costs of reduced employee productivity because of poor personal financial behaviors are substantial. The full extent of the costs to employers is unknown. Key Words: absenteeism, employee assistance program, employee productivity, personal financial behavior, stress, substance abuse

productivity in credit crunch: reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of nonprofit services.

event 30th of March 09- cost-effective fundraisign. Institute of fundraising

I just found this link to Community Accounting via Third Sector email alert.....should help us to cost accurately for future project funding applications.

"Human Centered Design Toolkit Close For years, companies and other organizations have used Human-Centered Design to arrive at innovative business solutions. Funded by IDE as part of a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and in collaboration with non-profit groups ICRW and Heifer International, IDEO relied on this approach to improve the lives of communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The resulting HCD Toolkit helps NGO staff and volunteers understand people's needs in new ways, find innovative solutions to meet these needs, and deliver solutions with financial sustainability in mind. The free kit is divided into four sections that bolster listening skills, running workshops, and implementing ideas. The HCD Toolkit contains the elements to Human-Centered Design, a process used for decades to create new solutions for multi-national corporations. This process has created ideas such as the HeartStart defibrillator, Cleanwell natural antibacterial products, and the Blood Donor System for the Red Cross--innovations that have enhanced the lives of millions of people. This process has been specially-adapted for NGOs and social enterprises that work with impoverished communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and compiled into a Toolkit available for download here or for order at cost at www.blurb.com."

"9th Exeter Arts & Therapies Conference (Exeter) 17/09/2010 - 17/09/2010 Friday September 17th 2010, 10.00am to 4.30pm - The Exeter Guildhall * Doom & Bloom * In challenging times people need both art and community more not less. Promoting successful Arts & Mental Health practice work in Devon. When EATc began in 2002 there were few projects in Devon specifically working with the arts and mental health. This event, organised in association with Arts & Health South West, celebrates an explosion in their diversity, range and number since then. It is a chance to gather, give and receive inspiration and to feel strength in numbers. It is hoped that it will mark the beginning of an Arts & Emotional Health network for Devon. Cost: £20 (£12 concessions) "

This is such a good fit for "pathways to employment hot buttons" - project/idea. Check out sticky notes with other page link. Can bring together mental health, area of deprivation,volunteering, etc. ;-) Could they fund Family Learning festival costs?

"Managing Collaboration The Collaborative Organization: How to Make Employee Networks Really Work By Rob Cross, Peter Gray, Shirley Cunningham, Mark Showers and Robert J. Thomas September 14, 2010 The traditional methods for driving operational excellence in global organizations are not enough. The most effective organizations make smart use of employee networks to reduce costs, improve efficiency and spur innovation. "

What is STAN? STAN is a membership network for second tier advisors in London. Who can join? - £35 per year though... Membership is open to all second tier advisors working in greater London. When we say 'second tier advisor' we mean anyone who spends the majority of their work time advising voluntary and community organisations: You might be a Small Groups Development Worker, a Capacity Builder or a specialist Funding Advisor - no matter what your job title you are welcome to join. We also accept membership from those who aren't advisors but who might be interested in second tier advice; for example Grants Officers, Managers and Training Officers. These individuals are classified as 'STAN Friends' and can access all the network's services apart from some advisors only Learning Sessions. Membership of STAN is on an individual basis and costs £35 per organisation per year.

Eliz what we were discussing about grass roots documentaries! - the real Slum dog millionaire budgets of $0.00 but a Zillion tons of energy, good will and dedication

don't give the tax from your hard earned donations to the tax man! - learn how to keep it with gift aid. This site gives you all the info and blurb. In every £ 1.00 you can get an additional £0.25.

curriculum via web tools - and lesson plans - US though, but could we tweak it?