Resources
May 15, 2024
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Generational Risk: How to Know Someone Older (or Younger) Than You
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a colleague’s frustration about a co-worker? When you’re at your wit’s end, expressing exasperation to another human doesn’t make you better, but it may make you feel better. I’ve noticed that...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Organizational Culture
November 1, 2023
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Workplace Violence Prevention and Preparedness Strategies for Nonprofits
This article contains information about prevention and preparedness strategies for workplace violence, including physical assaults and mass shootings. When was the last time tempers got heated at your nonprofit? Did two or more employees clash? Did people receiving services argue...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
October 11, 2023
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
The Workplace Violence Risk Issue – Fall 2023
Fall 2023 Download PDF What's Inside What Nonprofits Need to Know About Conflict De-Escalation How to Create and Iterate Firearms and Weapons Policies Workplace Violence Prevention and Preparedness Strategies for Nonprofits
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices, Organizational Culture
October 11, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Create and Iterate Firearms and Weapons Policies
Safety at work is top-of-mind for employees across the diverse nonprofit sector. In some workplaces, employees feel comfortable sharing their concerns about the risk of workplace violence, mass shootings, terrorism, and other events that potentially put them in harm’s way....
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
October 11, 2023
Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Conflict De-Escalation
Imagine you’re the director of client services at a nonprofit that serves unhoused people. You hold an open house to educate the public about your work and the challenges unhoused people face. A community member aggressively and repeatedly questions your...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
September 29, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Report on Risk to Your Board
Have you been asked by the Board to provide a risk report or briefing? It’s natural to be a little nervous about that. But an open dialogue about risk can build trust, shape strategy, and help your nonprofit better execute...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 29, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Manage Employee Turnover in Your Nonprofit
When you seek resources on how to manage employee turnover in your organization, you’re likely to find resources for how to stop turnover. That makes sense—if employees leave your nonprofit frequently after short tenures, it can be a sign that something is...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 22, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Create a Concierge Experience for Job Applicants
Most of us have been “ghosted” by a prospective employer—even after a promising interview. It’s not cool, and it’s totally avoidable. The time and effort your nonprofit invests to give all job candidates a great experience will produce results. Your...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 15, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
I Just Got Promoted. Now What?
Many nonprofits pride themselves on promoting leaders from within their organization. If you’re reading this because you recently got promoted at your nonprofit, congratulations! Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new role. Ask lots of questions. You...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
August 10, 2023
Resource Type: Tools
How to Offer Employee Tuition Reimbursement
Offering employee tuition reimbursement can demonstrate your nonprofit’s commitment to professional development and help you recruit and retain talented employees. Creating an employee tuition reimbursement program takes some work, but can pay great dividends. Here’s a four-step checklist to help...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices