by Mandy Cox | Sep 24, 2024 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth In today’s political climate, it’s almost impossible to avoid discussions about elections in the workplace. For employers, these conversations can pose risks such as reduced productivity, declining customer service, and distractions from core tasks....
by Mandy Cox | Aug 27, 2024 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry As Catholic employers, it is our privilege and duty to integrate our faith into every aspect of our work environment, including the interview process. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us that ‘whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as...
by Mandy Cox | May 29, 2024 | HR Conversations, Uncategorized
by Mary Beth Barry The Ministerial Exception is a doctrine that grants religious institutions the freedom to make employment decisions about their ministers without government interference. For Catholic organizations, this means being able to hire and fire individuals...
by Mandy Cox | Feb 25, 2024 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry One of the significant challenges confronting Catholic institutions involves their ability to choose employees in accordance with religious criteria. Every decision made by a Catholic institution must align with its distinctive religious...
by Mandy Cox | Jan 31, 2024 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry This is Part 1 of the series: Strengthening Catholic Identity in the HR Life Cycle. “Work is a good thing for man – a good thing for his humanity – because through work man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his own needs,...
by Mandy Cox | Nov 14, 2023 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry Recently we had a member ask, “Is it really important that my policies are faith based?” This HR professional crafted a compliant and resourceful handbook, including mission and values statements. However, it lacked a clear identification as a...
