For nonprofits and small businesses, the start of a new year is often a balancing act. You’re managing tight budgets, small teams, and big expectations while staying focused on your mission or growing your organization. HR may not always feel like the top priority, but the right people practices can make or break your success in 2026. As the new year begins, here are the key HR priorities nonprofits and small businesses should consider when setting their 2026 agenda. Align HR

Compensation planning can feel like walking a tightrope—especially for nonprofits and small businesses. You’re balancing tight budgets, mission pressure, retention risks, and the very human reality that pay is deeply tied to morale and trust. But done well, compensation planning isn’t just a finance exercise. It’s a strategic tool for performance, equity, and long-term sustainability. This guide breaks down how to plan for next year’s compensation increases in a way that is..

As the year winds down, many nonprofit organizations and small businesses are focused on closing out grants, campaigns, or projects. HR policies don’t always make it to the top of the list, but the end of the year is actually one of the best  times to review and update your employee handbook and HR policies.  The end of the year provides a natural reset point: you can clean up what’s outdated, align with new laws or funder requirements, and start the new year with policies th

As the year winds down, nonprofits and small businesses often find themselves juggling competing priorities — wrapping up projects, launching holiday campaigns, and ensuring team members can take well-deserved time off. Without careful planning, the season that should  bring gratitude and celebration can instead bring stress and burnout. That’s why now is the perfect time to be proactive. Your organization can close out the year efficiently, support your people, and enter the