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Redundancy to Reduce Rattle
By Whitney Claire Thomey Being faced with our own personal mortality or the inevitability of losing a valued team member can feel paralyzing. Although uncertainty often inspires worry, there is one ‘risk’ about which you can be absolutely certain; everyone leaves eventually. I remember the day my grandfather walked in and proudly announced that he … Continued
Resources
Safe and Sound for the Holidays
By Melanie Lockwood Herman and Whitney Claire Thomey This holiday season, nonprofits face conditions unlike any other year. Along with traditional year-end stresses, many face employee relations questions that include nuanced issues related to staff and mission safety. The NRMC team wants to support you as you serve and support your community, whether it’s the … Continued
Attitude of Gratitude
By Whitney Claire Thomey “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Two humble words, “thank you,” have the power to ground us, build us up, and develop deep, meaningful connections. November in the United States is when many people are reminded … Continued
Future Focused: 3 Virtues and Vows
By Melanie Lockwood Herman “But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly, one foot at a time. You can build an airy city out of ruins.” ― Lauren Oliver, Pandemonium This week I’ve been reading the October/November issue of Fast Company. In a piece titled “The … Continued
Events
Kentucky Nonprofit Network – 2020 Virtual Conference
“Meeting HR Challenges and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond”
Communities In Schools
“Safety First: Infusing Our New Normal with Proper Protections”
NeighborWorks America
“All Aboard? Employment Challenges and Opportunities with Your Returning Workforce”
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement – 2020 Fall Conference
“Taking the High Road: How to Manage Human Resource Risks”
GCAA Training & Technical Assistance Institute
“Employment Practices Litigation: Lessons for Nonprofit Employers”