MANO/RAMO presents a comprehensive workshop on developing a HR best practices and policy for non-profit and artist-run centres. This will be a discussion-based workshop led by Images Festival Executive Director Scott Berry and Images Board Member Jimena Ortuzar, who will share Images new HR Policy and discuss the following:

· Developing balanced leave policies that address the needs of staff while working within budget constraints, including: parental, self-funded, sick, and professional development leaves.

· Policies vs Practices: keeping up with current job descriptions, contracts, performance evaluations, exit interviews, succession planning.

· Paying a Living Wage: how are artist-run centres faring in terms of salaries in the non-profit sector?

· Conflict Resolution: what recourses are in place for employees and employers in conflict situations?

· The Role of the HR Committee

C And more! Join the discussion and here about the work your colleagues and peers are doing to implement HR policies that work for artist-run centres and non-profit arts organizations.