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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: Risk eNews
Learning from Experience
As our country prepares for the annual holiday where Americans predictably over-indulge, I’ve been reflecting on an important concept in risk management: the role of experience. As I’ve told many audiences, experience is an invaluable risk management tool available to every...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Employee or Independent Contractor
What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? Misclassifying employees as “independent contractors” can get a nonprofit financial hot water with the U.S. Department of Labor, the applicable state DOL or both. If federal or state regulators determine the nonprofit...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Learning from Loss: Risk Management Wisdom May Be Close at Hand
I have had the opportunity to participate in many programs that showcase “great ideas” emanating from success. In one instance, I served on the selection committee for an awards program that recognizes excellent management techniques. Representatives of the “finalists” for...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Legal Advice
When and Why You Need It From time to time, every nonprofit needs legal advice. Whether administered as a vaccine—to ward off or prevent violations of law or other missteps by the nonprofit—or as an antidote—to help the nonprofit survive...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Employee Handbooks: Risk Management Road Maps
Creating written workplace policies and procedures that are legally up-to-date and easy to follow is as important as having adequate insurance. Policies that are clearly communicated to staff and consistently applied serve to safeguard against improvised solutions that can result...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Weather Outside is Frightful
And shivering at work is not delightful. Here in Leesburg, VA, we are experiencing bone-deep cold weather and shocking gusts of wind. Though weather is part of our unpredictable, uncontrollable context, we can resolve to be better prepared for cold...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Risk Management Process
Measures to address risk should be practical and within the reach of the organization. Every nonprofit, from the largest to the smallest, can and should take time to look into the future and predict both downside and upside risks. In...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Less Worry, More Happy
While visiting family this week the subject of Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” came up in a conversation about traffic on Cape Cod during the high season for visitors. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was released in 1988 and became the first a cappella song...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Don’t Be Superstitious about Risk
I’m a compulsive calendar checker. I no longer have a black, spiral bound desk calendar, but I consult my electronic calendar at least a dozen times throughout the workday. With the Ides of March approaching, I was reminded of the role that...
Topics: General