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 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 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 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...

by Mary Beth Barry What would you do if you had an educator who refused to follow Church teachings? Recently a friend, who is an educator at a Catholic school, mentioned to me that she has students who request that they be addressed with pronouns contrary to their...