Krista Hiddema

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Starts with the Board of Directors

Unfortunately a lot of people think of non-profit boards as nothing more than figureheads . . .

During these most unusual of times, let us stop and remember why we all do this work every day.

EmploymentKrista Valerie HiddemaJanuary 4, 2022Quit, resignation, animal advocacy, employee, handbook, policy, retention, work, satisfaction, non-profit, organization, growthComment

Key Differences between American and Canadian Human Resources Practices

I am often asked . . . . about the differences between U.S. and Canadian employment practices.

Money. Money. Money.

. . . it is safe to say that pretty much all of you are underpaid . . .

EmploymentNigel OsborneMarch 2, 2021Money, compensation, pay, equity, plan, remunerations, non-profit, animal advocacyComment

What Do Boards Do Anyhow?

I have sat on several boards in this Movement, including as a board member for Mercy For Animals in Canada, and as the founding board member and President of Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, home of Esther the Wonder Pig for 6 years.

Rest Is An Important Part of Work - Not The Opposite of Work

Somewhere along the way we have come to believe, and worse yet, we have come to internalize, that if we are not fighting for animals 24/7 that we are not doing enough.

ActivismKrista Valerie HiddemaSeptember 1, 2020exhaustion, animal advocacy, burn out, vacation, boss, non-profit, mental health, engagement, employee, employer, productive, restComment