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ACFID guidelines for the development of a child protection policy

These child protection policy development guidelines have been produced by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) to provide guidance to ACFID Code of Conduct Signatory organisations on how to develop, implement and review their child protection policies and procedures. (ACFID: July 2008) More info >>

Understanding & addressing staff turnover in humanitarian agencies

This paper discusses the causes and consequences of staff turnover in the humanitarian sector by providing support and ideas for further action, outlining the key elements of a strategy to retain staff and what agencies can do to manage this issue. (Humanitarian Practice Network: June 2006) More info >>

Turnover and retention: a summary of current literature

This summary organises issues of turnover and retention in a systematic way, mixing concerns from the humanitarian sector together with practice from the corporate sector to assist in highlighting and identifying key issues in retaining staff for the humanitarian sector. (People in Aid: 2006) More info >>

Motivating staff & volunteers working in NGOs in the south

This report provides insights into the key factors in motivating staff and volunteers, the non-financial incentives used by organisations as well as recommendations for employers, focusing on Honduras, India, Kenya, and Pakistan. (People in Aid: 2007) More info >>

8 principles for leading effective meetings

This purpose of this paper is to share principles that will enable a person to lead effective meetings. (Australian Future Search Network) More info >>

Developing and managing contracts

This guide produced by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is designed to help public sector organisations to better understand the procurement process and contracts, and adopt better management practices. (Australian National Audit Office: Feb 2007) More info >>

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