Before an Employee Issue Becomes a Problem: Learning from a Real Member Experience
by Mary Beth Barry A CBA member recently faced an employee situation it never expected. After hiring a new employee, the organization became aware of conduct that was inconsistent with Catholic teaching. Leadership was understandably concerned about the potential for...
Catholic Identity in the Workplace: Building Awareness From the Start
by Mary Beth Barry Would a job candidate understand your Catholic identity before accepting an offer? Just as importantly, would they understand what that identity may mean for them as an employee—including expectations for supporting your mission and, when...
Disciplining with Compassion While Protecting Your Mission
by Mary Beth Barry Disciplining with Compassion While Protecting Your Mission One of the greatest challenges for leaders in Catholic organizations is balancing two responsibilities that can sometimes feel like they are in tension: treating employees with dignity and...
Interviewing for Mission: Strengthening Catholic Identity Through the Hiring Process
By Mary Beth Barry For Catholic employers, the interview process is about more than finding a candidate with the right credentials. It is also an opportunity to discern whether an applicant will support, promote, and live out the mission and values of the...
Highlights from Our First Multiple Employer 401(k) Webinar
By Mary Beth Barry Earlier this month, we hosted our first webinar on the CBA Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan (MEP) in partnership with our faith-aligned fiduciary, Innovest Portfolio Solutions. We were grateful for the strong engagement from members interested in...