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December 21, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
HOW TO: Terminate an Employee (And Be Decent About It)
When you hire someone, you want them to find success with the organization. But sometimes, they don’t. Terminating someone’s employment is the riskiest action a nonprofit can take, but sometimes it’s also a risk-aware decision and possibly a necessary step...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 20, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
Inclusive Hiring Strategies and Practices
Job openings at your nonprofit present a tremendous opportunity to bring in new, diverse perspectives that will strengthen your team—or to hire people who look, sound, and think just like you, and will bring your nonprofit more of the same....
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
November 9, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
How to Handle the One Thing That’s Certain: Uncertainty
What are the big issues your nonprofit’s leaders worry about when they can’t sleep? Racial and social justice? Climate change? Inflation and economic uncertainty? All of the above? Does your nonprofit invest time to talk about these issues and potential ways to...
Topics: General
November 9, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
Take Action on Risk: Make a Plan, Not a List
“Research has shown that of all forms of human motivation the most effective one is progress. Why? Because a small, concrete win creates momentum and affirms our faith in our further success.” – Greg McKeown, Essentialism Are you a compulsive or...
Topics: General
November 9, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
How to Build and Fortify a Critical Incident Process
Want employees to buy into your nonprofit’s critical incident reporting program? Use the words “critical incident reporting” sparingly, says Regina Wright, Senior Advisor for Child and Adult Safeguarding at Save the Children US. When Wright speaks with Save the Children...
October 25, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
How To: Be More Inclusive in Staff Supervision
Managing other employees is one of the most important roles a leader can have. Inclusive supervision should be a top priority for nonprofit leaders who manage others. But most leaders have never been taught to do that. Here are some...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
October 25, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
How To: Manage Across Generations
For the first time in modern history, five generations are in the workplace at the same time. This presents both opportunities and challenges. Here are some tips for how to tap into the diversity of perspectives that come from managing...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
October 25, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
Create a Safe and Inclusive Workplace for Transgender Employees
Transgender people may experience discrimination in many ways, including at work. Employers have a legal and moral responsibility to accommodate the needs of transgender workers and not tolerate discrimination. Here are best practices and resources to ensure a safe and...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
July 5, 2022
Resource Type: Articles
Youth Mental Health: Responsibilities and Opportunities for Nonprofits
This article contains information about how to identify and respond to signs of mental health issues and suicide risk in young people. Have you ever looked into the eyes of a young person your nonprofit serves and seen that they...
December 15, 2021
Resource Type: Articles
Tackle Training Tactfully
All employees will, at some point, encounter occasions when they need to learn or adapt their skillset to succeed in their role. Workplace training and cross-training enable staff to gain the necessary proficiencies to perform their duties while contributing to...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices