Missing words create crisis for the organization Yet another employee error has landed a major organization in hot water on social media. Earlier this month, the following message was posted on the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Facebook page under its official employee account: “…the Blood Service has to have a screening process in place …

The world and our species are in states of deep transition. Many describe our present situation as a planet and a people as one of great turmoil. We experience constant “wars and rumors of wars;” we hover on the verge of economic collapse; our political systems seem unable to address societal problems. Even more profoundly, …

Hurricane Sandy brings a wide range of dangers, many that persist after the storm has moved on. Please heed these after-storm survival warnings from FEMA, and don’t forget to share them with relatives, friends and neighbors! CPSC, FEMA and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers After Hurricane Sandy Passes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hurricane Sandy is a …

I attended a conference last week where one of the speakers shared a quote her mother used to tell her. I’ll call it the Principle of Two Hands: You were given two hands. Use one hand to help yourself and the other to help those around you. One Hand to Help Yourself Let’s look at …

I’ve had my current job in accounting for a little over two years. I’m very good at my job to the point where some of my colleagues and friends are urging me to go after a management position. Having confidence in yourself and your abilities is essential to getting ahead. It helps to establish trust, …

“Give, Get or Get Off” has long been a part of the lexicon of fundraising. It was and is still used most often and most appropriately with boards of NonProfit Organizations that were designed with that concept in mind. If that sounds circular, it is…. There are certain types of NPOs whose boards are specifically …

here are a number of scary things in the world and in business. In honor of Halloween week, below is a list of some of the scariest things about HR....

FEMA’s learned well from its experiences, and is making sure to keep the lines of communication open as Hurricane Sandy begins to make landfall. Here’s another update on what they’re doing, as well as where the public can turn for help or news of the storm. As Hurricane Sandy approaches… According to the NOAA National …

If you are going to embark on a strategic planning process make sure that the plan will be meaningful and be a call to action. Many of the trends lead in the right direction to having this happen. When you are designing your process – either self -led or with a consultant make sure you are considering these issues. Here’s a summary of the trends I have seen in the last year: Timeframe The strategic planning process has to be shorter than it used to be. I have a process I use with small organizations which calls for 2- 3 closely placed meetings, then a break from meetings as committee members complete interviews and then 2 -3 closely placed meetings culminating in a whole Board Retreat.

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