How to Legally - and Humanely - Dismiss Nonprofit Employees (downloadable pdf) by Alicia Abell for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Covers some legal aspects (in easy language), best practices for "doing the deed," and recommendations to prevent problems.
Reducing Risk During Layoffs (downloadable pdf) by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center via the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. When downsizing is necessary, nonprofits can reduce their liability in the process of laying off one employee or several paid staff.
Consider All Options
Conducting Exit Interviews (downloadable pdf) from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Includes a list of questions and considerations for managers to ask departing employees.
During the Exit Interview:
Firing Checklist (downloadable pdf) by Dan Wisniewski for HRMorning.com. Covers pre-, during, and post- termination, as well as the four biggest termination mistakes. So how do most companies get in trouble during the termination process?
Legal: Termination and Retaliation (downloadable powerpoint) by Chris Jozwiak & Cassie Navarro of Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP and Penelope Phillips. Includes tips for documentation, employment & termination law, retaliation under the Whistleblower Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, contract claims, and termination best practices.
The Cavity in Nonprofits Human Capital by Anthony Parrish from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of the Twin Cities. Former employees can be great resources - how do you engage them? Preview: Human capital plays an incredibly important role for nonprofits - and getting the perfect employee can be a real challenge.
Theatre Specific Retention Facts (downloadable pdf) for PAHRTS: A short overview of retention statistics and leadership skills focused on Minnesota arts organizations.
Leadership Transition Barriers in Small Nonprofits (downloadable powerpoint) by Matt Kramer, Executive Director of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce: Tactical and strategic challenges of leadership transitions in a short powerpoint.
Importance of this session:
Conflict Scenario: Peer to Peer (downloadable pdf Choose Your Own Adventure) created by Leah Cooper, Ashley Hanson, and Pogi Sumangil for PAHRTS: An actor struggles with another cast member who keeps giving unsolicited line notes.
Conflict Scenario: Within a Power Differential (downloadable choose your own adventure) created by Leah Cooper, Ashley Hanson, and Pogi Sumangil for PAHRTS: An administrator struggles with an inappropriate and inconsistent boss.