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...
by Mandy Cox | Aug 30, 2023 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry There are a growing number of proposed rules and mandates surrounding gender identity and gender-affirming care. Catholic institutions are being forced to conform their decisions, especially in the area of employment, to the norms of a secular...
by Mandy Cox | May 30, 2023 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry As I’ve heard from many members and as a fellow HR professional, I know that most HR staff and leaders are overwhelmed with putting out daily fires. You may have staffing or employee relations issues, be rolling out new benefit or training...
by Mandy Cox | Apr 18, 2023 | HR Conversations
by Mary Beth Barry Most of us have put off having a difficult conversation with an employee who has broken the rules, had poor conduct, or is not meeting performance expectations. The reasons why we do this vary. We could think the issue will go away on its own, that...
