Resource Results for "HR Risk"
Choose Better Words to Fight Resistance to Risk
By Melanie Lockwood Herma When I was young, my parents encouraged us to make wise language choices. Cursing was verboten in our household and a stern look followed any use of crass terms, even common ones. Recently I’ve spoken to several risk leaders who feel they are fighting an uphill battle in their risk-focused work. … Continued
You’re Not Alone: How to Meet Your Fellow ‘Risk People’
By Rachel Sams Being a nonprofit risk professional can be a lonely job. Maybe you manage a team, but the risk department doesn’t seem fully integrated into operations at your nonprofit. Maybe you’re a “department of one.” Or maybe risk management isn’t even part of your job duties — just a gap you’ve seen at … Continued
Make Wise Risk Moves, Not Hasty Resolutions, This Year
By Melanie Lockwood Herman In his recent New York Times guest essay titled “This Year, Make a Resolution About Something Bigger Than Yourself,” author Roger Rosenblatt urges readers to put aside “self-oriented promises” and choose “airtight commitments” to improve our world. He writes: “The task of improving the world may seem impossible, but it isn’t. … Continued
Navigating Change Management Risk
Change fatigue presents major risks to the mission of every nonprofit as the pace of change continues to increase. But a few best practices can help nonprofit teams navigate change and continue to improve their service to the community.
Ready for Change: Risk Imperatives for 2024
by Rachel Sams and Melanie Lockwood Herman Are you and your team reeling from a constant barrage of pivots, reinventions, and reimaginations? Hoping change will slow down in 2024? Not a chance. The pace of change for nonprofits and the world around us won’t even stay the same. It will accelerate. Those rapid changes hold … Continued
Facilities Risk Management 101 with Peter Kim of Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Peter Kim is assistant vice president of risk management services for Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), a commercial property and casualty insurer that offers a variety of solutions tailored to the nonprofit sector. As the winter season approaches, NRMC spoke with Kim about facilities risk management for nonprofits. Why is it important for nonprofits to focus … Continued
Get Your Risk Management Message Heard
Did you ever log out of a presentation, or step off the stage, and feel your heart sink? Did you know in your gut that your audience heard a lot of messages in your talk, but not the one you wanted to deliver? Of course we’ve all delivered a risk communication (or two, or three) … Continued
How Your Nonprofit Can Meet the Risks of Climate Change
Climate change will shape the logistics of your organization’s programs for the long term and the types of services your community needs. Learn what risks nonprofits must anticipate due to climate change and how to prepare.
5 Easy Pieces: How to Remake Risk Rules
by Melanie Lockwood Herman I recall hearing the phrase “5 Easy Pieces” while watching a television show about how to dress without looking like you were trying to impress. The concept of having simple wardrobe items that work anytime, anywhere, was deceptively appealing. While I never purchased any of the items the wardrobe experts recommended, … Continued
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 on its mission. Here are some steps to help you have a great discussion about … Continued