by Mike Bishop on January 30, 2023
Categories: Current Issue| HR and Employment Issues
Topic Tags: Ask Rita | Employee Termination | Nonprofit HR | Workplace Policies
In this edition of Blue Avocado’s Ask Rita column, we answer a reader’s question about how to handle termination of employment at their nonprofit properly and with due regard for all concerned.
Financial Focus: You Told Us
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Have you ever been too tired to function or experienced the sensation of being hangry? When our basic needs are unmet, we cannot perform at our best. This is also true of our nonprofits, and without the right tools and understanding, the problem can go undiagnosed and unresolved. Understanding the sensory funnel can help nonprofits better take care of their employees and volunteers.
Ask Rita: I’ve Never Fired Anyone Before — and Now I Have To!
In this edition of Blue Avocado’s Ask Rita column, we answer a reader’s question about how to handle termination of employment at their nonprofit properly and with due regard for all concerned.
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