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Social impact professionals are on the verge of burnout — these organizations radically changed their work culture to help

Author Jacky Habib
Some social impact organizations have given their team members unlimited sick days, shifted to a 4-day work week, and cancelled annual performance reviews

Why It Matters

Canadian Mental Health Week provides an opportunity to practice values and restructure organizational goals, which can ultimately lead to increased performance and better outcomes. While some of these measures are unconventional in the non-profit sector, the stakes are high, as deteriorating mental health may lead to employee burnout.

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