HR and Employment Issues
Whether you’re looking to build your team, motivate and develop employees, or handle difficult situations, our in-depth HR articles will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to help strengthen your nonprofit through smart people management.
Reducing Unconscious Bias in Recruiting
Is unconscious bias impacting your hiring decisions and the diversity of your nonprofit staff?
Ask Rita: What Are My Obligations to an Employee Receiving Infertility Treatments?
Have an employee who needs time off for infertility treatments? Find out the laws that apply and what leave options the employee might have.
How to Hire Great Nonprofit Leaders
A great leader is critical for your nonprofit, but do you know how to hire one? Key skills to look for in your next nonprofit leader.
Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?
If someone alerts you to wrongdoing within your nonprofit, they’re protected under the law. Here’s how to handle a whistleblower situation.
Sample Whistleblower Policy
A full sample nonprofit whistleblower policy for nonprofits looking to create such a policy in their organization.
Ask Rita: How Do We Handle Harassment by an Outsider?
Have an effective policy. When a report is made, document the complaint. Take appropriate, swift, and effective action.
Ask Rita: Health Benefits for Employees on FMLA Leave?
Question and answer about how an employee’s share of premium payments should be handled, since there are no paychecks on FMLA.
Remote Team Environments: A How-To Primer
Six tips to successfully “team” remotely at your nonprofit, and support remote workers to effectively collaborate and accomplish their goals.
Ask Rita: Is Terminating an At-Will Employee Risk-Free?
Reliance on at-will employment to support a termination without proper preparation and risk assessment can lead to serious consequences.
Ask Rita: The 2016 Federal Exempt Minimum Salary Rule—Gone, or on Pause?
The 2016 rule is gone. The DOL is working on a new one. Employers still need to conscientiously remain in compliance with any State laws.