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? -
Accuracy And Transparency: Two Critical Responsibilities Of Your Farmed Animal Sanctuary
Why animal sanctuaries must commit to truthful storytelling and fact sharing! -
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? -
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! -
Staff Hiring Tips For Your Animal Sanctuary
What should an animal sanctuary think about with regards to hiring new staff members? How might a sanctuary go about the hiring process? -
The Challenges Of Responsible Animal Rescue
What goes into an animal sanctuary's ability to rescue? -
How Should Sanctuaries Respond To COVID-19? (as of March 11, 2020)
The most up-to-date advice we can give regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and what animal sanctuaries should think about implementing. -
Digital Tools Your Animal Sanctuary Can Utilize During The COVID-19 Outbreak
How can animal sanctuaries utilize free and low cost digital tools and services to reach their supporters and community, and organize staff and volunteers during the COVID-19 outbreak (and afterward)? -
Respect in the Workplace At Your Animal Sanctuary
Creating a respectful workplace is critical to the longterm success of an animal sanctuary. Learn all about the basics! -
Summer And Hot Weather Considerations For Animal Sanctuaries
If your sanctuary is in a region where extreme heat or hot and humid weather is possible, what should you consider to keep the residents and humans on-site safe?
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