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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Developing Position Descriptions
Position descriptions are a critical part of the staff screening process. Position descriptions spell out the requirements of the job and help to identify possible risks associated with that position. By understanding these risks, organizations are better able to select...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Layover
I generally dread flight layovers of more than an hour in duration. While many fellow frequent fliers seem to find comfort in a long layover believing it reduces the downside risk of a missed connection, I’d much rather sprint from...
Topics: General, Organizational Culture
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews
How to be the Worlds Smartest Risk Manager
I’ve just finished the National Geographic book, “How to Be the World’s Smartest Traveler.” Who doesn’t want to be the world’s “smartest” anything?! As a big fan of the expression, “don’t believe everything you read,” I had no expectation of...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Orientation Renovation
With the release of our Staff Screening Notebook, and the hiring of three staff members this summer, I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching about a perennially risky function: screening. We often assume that screening ends once a new employee is...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
One Thing
Recently I attended a conference of association leaders gathered for a shared purpose: to re-energize. Of course, there are many ways to define “re-energize.” For me (and I suspect for others), the opportunity to “re-energize” is the chance to unearth...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
One Enchanted Leader
“Not every enchanting person has your best interests at heart. Resisting enchantment, therefore, is a valuable skill that requires avoiding tempting situations, looking far into the future, and finding a devil’s advocate.” — Guy Kawasaki, Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts,...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Long Shadow
If you had an opportunity to tune into your local or national news yesterday you’ve probably already heard the news. When Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow he saw his shadow. According to the legend associated with the world’s most...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
On Board With Diversity
A controversy over the merits of diversity on boards of nonprofits has simmered during recent months, stirred by proposed legislation in California, AB 624, that would have required foundations to disclose the composition of their boards and staff. The legislation...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Take a Hike: How to Earn Your Trail Name
Each summer my extended family goes camping for a long weekend, and a family activity is built into the camping trip, such as river rafting, canoeing, etc. During last year’s camping trip, the plan was to go on a short...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Dangerous Risk Management Myths and Untruths
Each year as the July 4th holiday approaches, fireworks stands start popping up in shopping center parking lots here in Leesburg, VA. These seasonal sales operations come and go. In our work with nonprofit sector and insurance industry leaders, we...
Topics: General