Getting and keeping the right people is important in any organization, but when working with people who are experiencing homelessness and traumatic stress, it is especially important. Keeping ourselves and our organizations healthy must be a top priority. In this feature, you will find tips for hiring in the nonprofit world; perspectives on burnout and vicarious trauma; and a tool for ensuring organizational self-care.

Top Ten Tips for Non-Profit Hiring
Hiring new staff is a challenge faced by all homeless service agencies. Here are ten helpful tips to get the job done right.

When the Engine Gets Too Hot:
Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
If your agency serves clients who have experienced trauma, here are some terms you should know.

Organizational Self-Care: How Does Your Agency Measure Up?
So you want to promote organizational self-care…but how? This organizational self-care checklist will show you how well your agency is doing, and how it could be doing even better.