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Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

Blue Avocado

Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. However, if there are no such risk factors, then the performance and/or behavior problems serve as the primary facts that inform the decision to terminate (or discipline).

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Still Confused About AI, Learn the Facts A-Bot Us!

.orgSource

AI offers the amazing opportunity to solve not only the problems we know about, but unforeseen challenges. We’re trying to manage the future with laws and regulations that were created over 200 years ago. It’s up to the developers and those of us who consume the product to be the parents. The bottle is open.

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Building a Tech-Driven Legal Aid Network for the 21st Century

Saleforce Nonprofit

And in most civil cases (typically those covering issues of housing, family, and consumer law), people represent themselves because there is generally no right to legal counsel in civil matters. CARPLS Legal Aid is the largest provider of free legal services in Chicago, and we believe no one should have to deal with their legal issue alone.

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Low Pay, Working Conditions Pushing Union Drive In Denver

The NonProfit Times

If the effort succeeds, they plan to affiliate with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 as workers at two other social service nonprofits in Denver have done recently. Low pay is part of the problem in her view. A case manager position requiring a bachelor’s degree has a listed pay range between $20.64

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

Get Fully Funded

And this is a problem. In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Board members should be able to help you decide if the programs and services you currently have are pertinent to the mission.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Provide closed captioning, translation services, and materials in multiple languages.

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Nonprofit Risk Management Tips and Resources for Your Event

Qgiv

If inclement, destructive weather is a regular occurrence in your service area, be sure to pay attention to weather advisories. The National Weather Service offers an app that provides hourly updates and weather alerts directly to your smart phone. Observe federal, state, and local laws. Keep it safe and secure.