Independent Contractors Vs Employees At Your Animal Sanctuary In The United States
It's very likely you'll have to hire outside help for your animal sanctuary. Are you sure that they're actually independent contractors?
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Exempt Vs Non-Exempt Employee Classifications At Your Animal Sanctuary In The United States
If you are hiring employees at your animal sanctuary in the United States, you must know how to properly classify them to avoid serious consequences! -
Crafting An Accident Waiver For Your Animal Sanctuary
The dos and don'ts of protecting yourself with an accident waiver and release of liability form at an animal sanctuary. -
Overview Of Animal Sanctuary Staff Positions
A quick exploration into some common staff positions held at animal sanctuaries. -
Care Staff Retention At Your Animal Sanctuary
Tips on keeping a happy, healthy animal care staff! -
Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary
Compassion fatigue is an inherent risk for everyone working or volunteering at animal sanctuaries. What is it, and how can it be managed? -
Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary
Everyone who works at an animal sanctuary is prone to burnout. How can it be managed? -
Effective Website Elements For Your Animal Sanctuary
When designing your animal sanctuary's website, what should you share with online visitors? -
Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Why animal sanctuaries must commit to truthful storytelling and fact sharing! -
The Differences Between An Animal Sanctuary And A Petting Zoo
There are many ways that an animal sanctuary should never resemble a petting zoo! -
Fundamentals Of An Effective Animal Sanctuary Tour Program
Elements of an effective tour program for farmed animal sanctuaries! -
OSHA Compliance For Animal Sanctuaries In The United States
If your animal sanctuary is formally incorporated the United States and has one employee, you must be in OSHA compliance. -
Crafting A Successful Press Release For Your Animal Sanctuary
What should go into an animal sanctuary's press release? What should stay out of it? -
The Importance Of Language Choices At Your Animal Sanctuary
Why it's important to consider the words you use when you talk about your residents and other animals at your farmed animal sanctuary. -
Animal Sanctuary Visitor Surveys: How To Capture The Data That Counts
Why are surveys are an important tool? How can you most effectively capture the right data for your animal sanctuary? -
ADA Compliance And Accessibility For Animal Sanctuaries
If your animal sanctuary is in the United States, do you know about your obligations to follow the ADA? How can all sanctuaries be made more accessible? -
Creating A Rewarding Internship Program At Your Animal Sanctuary
How to develop an animal sanctuary internship program that is mutually rewarding, non-exploitative, and not incidentally illegal! -
The Value Of Staff Cross-Training At Your Animal Sanctuary
How can cross-training protect your sanctuary? -
Fostering Positive Relationships Between Animal Sanctuaries
Why do animal sanctuaries nearby sometimes face inter-organizational challenges? What can be done to make these relationships more positive? -
Running A Successful Volunteer Potluck Program
Volunteer potlucks are a great way to engage the community. Here's how to run them!
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