Can’t find qualified Catholic talent? Consider these successful stategies.
By Mary Beth Barry For many Catholic employers, one of their greatest challenges is maintaining a strong Catholic culture in the workplace. You may have noticed a shift over the years toward a less Catholic employee base. If that is the case, you are not alone—many of...
Invest Catholic: CBA’s Unique 401k Member Solution
By Mary Beth Barry At CBA, we constantly strive to give our members resources and support so they can offer employee benefits that reflect Catholic values. One important way we do that is through our CBA Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan (MEP)—a retirement plan designed...
Discover the Power of Placing Catholic Identity in Job Descriptions
By Mary Beth Barry Note: This post is the third in an ongoing series on integrating Catholic identity into your HR processes and policies. Follow the links to read about orientation and onboarding and employee handbooks. For Catholic employers, job descriptions aren’t...
Don’t fall for these common objections to communicating identity
By Mary Beth Barry At a recent event, several attendees questioned why it is necessary to integrate Catholic identity into their HR structure. Some argued that it seemed redundant—after all, their identity is obvious, “Catholic” is even in their organization’s name....
The Power of a Faith-Aligned Employee Handbook
For many Catholic employers, updating the employee handbook often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Between evolving laws, changing staff structures, and the demands of daily operations, years can pass without a review. Additionally, many members find this process challenging, as Catholic identity doesn’t always come naturally in policy development. However, ensuring that your handbook aligns with your Catholic identity is essential—not just for reinforcing your mission but also for protecting your religious freedoms.