

Preparing a response to employee gender identity issues
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...

When do HR professionals need an HR first responder?
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...

Is it loving to ignore an employee’s bad performance or behavior?
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...

When an educator refuses to follow Church teachings
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...

Being compliant in HR and your Catholic identity
by Mary Beth Barry It’s that time of year when we typically plan our personal goals and it’s also a good idea to incorporate them into our professional world. Goals are a great way to set milestones, help you to prioritize what’s most important to your organization...