The Future of Farmed Animal Advocacy
Over the past several months, I have been reading article after article about where parts of the farmed animal movement may be heading.
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The Future of Farmed Animal Advocacy
Over the past several months, I have been reading article after article about where parts of the farmed animal movement may be heading.
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Resilience Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is a Design Choice.
In the animal liberation movement, we speak about resilience often. We praise resilient leaders. We encourage staff to build resilience. We offer workshops on stress management and…
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Fundraising: Beyond Financial Support
Fundraising is often perceived primarily as a mechanism for generating financial resources necessary for the survival and growth of non-profit organizations, including those dedicated to…
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Esther the Wonder Pig: A Beacon of Love and Compassion
In early 2014, I had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Esther, a remarkable pig who, along with her dad, Steve, would go on to become not only a close friend but an inspiration that…
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The Role of Disgust Imagery in Social Movements
Social movements have long resulted in both systems-level and individual changes that create a world more aligned with the ethical perspective of the current population.
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Menstruation - What should the Movement be doing?
Before we go any further with this blog, menstruation is pronounced "mens-true-ation", not "mens-tration".
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Effective Altruism - Your Comments and Feedback and the Problems with Cage-Free Egg Campaigns
I would like to begin this blog by extending my deep and heartfelt thanks to so many of you who reached out to me following my last blog titled Effective Altruism
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Effective Altruism - The Impact is Fear, Corruption and it is also not 'Good' for Animals
I have been speaking out about the problems of effective altruism (EA) in the animal advocacy movement (Movement) for many years
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#ARMeToo – Is It Still Happening?
Are we supposed to believe the stories? Have we moved on? Should we move on? What does moving on even look like?
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AVA Was Magical!
I had decided not to attend AVA, but last minute, after chatting with a colleague, we decided to each jump on a plane and meet there.
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State of the Movement
I recently completed my doctoral dissertation by researching the state of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Movement (FAAM or Movement) in Canada and the United States . . .
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Let's Talk About Menopause
Employers must not only work to create environments where discussing menopause is normalized, but they must also proactively support women who are experiencing symptoms of menopause . . .
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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 . . .
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How To Combat The Great Resignation
During these most unusual of times, let us stop and remember why we all do this work every day.
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Work-Life Balance – Walking the Talk
Most organizations talk about work-life balance, although not all provide clear and crisp guidelines regarding how exactly they ‘walk’ the talk.
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#ARMeToo Continues - Part II
In my last blog I wrote about some recent cases in the United States and Canada regarding how allegations of sexual harassment have been treated . . .
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#ARMeToo Continues
The prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other forms of harassment and discrimination continue unabated.
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Multi-Jurisdictional Human Resources
“A lot of organizations have international offices now, what are the HR implications?”
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Workplace Bullying – What Does It Mean Exactly?
In 1999 , the International Labour Organization declared workplace harassment and violence one of the most serious problems facing the workplace in the new millennium.
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Can You Confide in HR?
HR professionals are, for the most part, employees just like you are.
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Can I Get Fired For No Reason?
I was recently asked by a reader to write a blog on the subject of terminations.
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What Can You Do To Be An Anti-Racism Ally In Your Workplace?
Most of us in this movement share a deep commitment to ending all forms of oppression, and we understand that all forms of oppression are interconnected.
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From Talk To Action
I am very excited that this blog marks my first blog by guest bloggers. I am honoured to highlight the work of Mark Sevestre and Shannon Rohan.
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I Need Your Help!
Greetings! This is an invitation for all female-identified activists who are employed in the Animal Advocacy Movement (AAM) in Canada or the United States.
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Key Differences between American and Canadian Human Resources Practices
I am often asked . . . . about the differences between U.S. and Canadian employment practices.
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Money. Money. Money.
. . . it is safe to say that pretty much all of you are underpaid . . .
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Who is Ultimately Responsible for Your Career?
The short answer to this question is YOU!
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The Connection Between Board Governance and Burnout
Boards of Directors, as part of their roles and responsibilities, must support the executive director in managing and leading the employees.
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Why We Should All Be Supporting The Employees at ALDF
I see this as one of the most important employment-based matters that has taken place in our Movement since #ARMeToo
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Are You An Intern? Do You Need To Be Paid?
I have defined what an Independent Contractor is and what a Volunteer is . . . but what about other forms of work?
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I'm A Volunteer - What Applies To Me?
Volunteering is the life blood of many groups within the animal advocacy movement . . .
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But I'm An Independent Contractor
Thus far I’ve blogged primarily about matters related to employees within our Movement, and the next several blogs coming up are going to continue to address employment matters such as…
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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…
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Kids, Kids, Kids
A recent report by Faunalytics titled, The State of Animal Advocacy in North America: Experiences and Turnover , found that 82.9% of paid advocates and 81.1% of unpaid advocates did not have…
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Job Sharing, Job Rotation, and Shorter Workweeks
In this hectic and crazy world, it can be very challenging to balance everything that we need to do, let alone everything that we want to do.
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Can my boss really make me do that? Part II of II
If you haven’t read Part I , I’d suggest that you do so and learn a bit more about Bob! As a quick recap, at this stage, Bob has shared his experience of sexual harassment with a trusted…
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Can my boss really make me do that? Part I of II
I recently had a conversation with a wonderful activist who was doing double duty at their organization by also taking on some IT duties.
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My Activism is Better than Your Activism
I vividly recall my early days in the Movement sitting in meetings with Movement leaders who were bemoaning and frankly denigrating the work of other groups….
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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.
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Welcome to my HR Blog Series
Friends, I am excited about what I hope to be the first of many blogs that I am writing for you – activists – for those fighting for the animals in the Animal Advocacy Movement (AAM) – I want…
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Four Paws
I had the absolute honour of being asked to moderate a panel to highlight the heroic and ground breaking work of Dr. Amir Kahlil and his team at Four Paws International.
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How The Love For One Pig Changed The World
Krista Hiddema’s AR2019 Presentation.
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