Categories: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Reader’s Choice Award: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
The results are in: “Classification Conundrum” is the most popular article on the Center’s website. This piece, updated just this week, offers soothing relief for a common source of heartburn among human resource professionals: Is employee X an exempt or non-exempt worker? Determining whether...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Customer by Any Other Name…is Still a Customer!
During a recent trip I experienced an unfortunate series of unsatisfactory “customer service” events. In one instance the staff of a nonprofit told me that I did not need a nametag or other credentials to participate as a speaker at...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Something Old, Something New
In less than a month’s time I will have the honor of attending the wedding of a dear colleague. Although she is definitely a trendsetter, rather than a slave to fashion, I will not be surprised if she wears “something...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Soul Connection
It’s not unusual to hear a nonprofit employee express enthusiasm for the mission and programs of the organization. Many employees are eager to explain how the nonprofit’s vision and mission drew them in. Unfortunately, too many nonprofit leaders allow the...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Sound Policies and Timely Investigations
Employer liability for sexual harassment continues to attract the media’s attention. Multi-million dollar judgments and recent Supreme Court rulings have generated renewed interest in the topic. Consequently, employees have a growing awareness of the availability of legal remedies for perceived...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Reality Check: The Myth of Multitasking and Debunking The Blame Game
Feedback from a reader of the NRMC’s eNews reminded me of one theme in one of the most thought-provoking “books” currently residing on my electronic reading device. The book, by Joseph T. Hallinan is titled: Why We Make Mistakes: How We...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Spotlight on People: Managing Volunteer and Employee Risks
When Does Compensating Volunteers Turn Them Into Employees? Last year the questions flowing from the Center’s newsletter article on this issue were surprising. We didn’t realize that so many organizations find ways to “pay” their volunteers in small, and sometimes,...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Volunteer Risk Management
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
The Road to Safety
New Book Explores Practical, Legal, and Effective Employment Policies The following text is excerpted from the introduction of NRMC’s new book: Taking the High Road: A Guide to Effective and Legal Employment Practices for Nonprofits. To order a copy, call...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Staff Screening and The Voice
A popular reality TV program that has recently caught my attention is “The Voice.” The show features competing singers like “American Idol.” The quirky thing about “The Voice” is that when evaluating the potential of a contestant, the four judges...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Staff Training: Neglected Element of the Risk Management Equation
Nonprofit leaders are quick to rank staff training as an important goal in the workplace. During discussions with funders and other external stakeholders many managers tout the commitment of their organizations to provide inservice training to paid and volunteer personnel....
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices