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Thinking about a new (better) #payroll solution? We can get 25% off new payroll services for nonprofits (yes even c4s) on an ongoing basis at our favorite payroll provider. We can also tell you which horror stories to avoid.

New research from The Women's Fund of Central Ohio tells the same story that we share with our clients - women need jobs with time off and flexibility to manage their childcare responsibilities. This is one of the important considerations in an #Equitable #EmployeeHandbook for companies leaning into #DEI instead of running away from it. Thank you to?JPMorganChase for funding this research and to The Columbus Dispatch for publishing the story.

It’s Here: A Better Employee Handbook for a More Equitable Workplace No more confusing, outdated, one-size-fits-all employee handbooks. I’m excited to introduce Equitable Employee Handbooks—a resource built for mission-driven organizations that want to create clear, fair, and inclusive policies. This isn’t just a template—it’s a toolkit to help you: ? Align your policies with your values ? Communicate expectations clearly ? Build a culture of trust and transparency Want to learn more? Check it out here: www.equitablehandbooks.com Let’s create workplaces where policies empower people—not confuse them.

Does Your Employee Handbook Build Trust—or Break It? When employees don’t trust leadership, workplace culture suffers. And you know what contributes to that trust gap? Vague, inconsistent, or unfair policies. Your handbook should be a tool for building—not breaking—trust. That means: ?? Clear policies employees can actually understand ?? Consistent application of rules ?? Transparency around rights, benefits, and expectations Most handbooks aren’t designed this way. But they should be. Stay tuned for a better way. Comment below if you’ve ever experienced this breach of trust in your workplace.?

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Imagine a Handbook That Employees Actually Use?! What if your employee handbook wasn’t just a compliance document—but a tool that actually helped your team thrive? An equitable employee handbook is:? ? Written in clear, accessible language ? Designed to reflect your values and culture ? Centered on transparency, fairness, and inclusion For too long, handbooks have been unhelpful and employer-centric. But they can be a strategic asset. Want to learn more? I’ll be sharing an exciting update soon. Sign up here to be among the first to see our new resource launch.?

The Columbus Foundation is hosting a free webinar about Insights and Surprises on Nonprofit Board Governance featuring Kerri Laubenthal Mollard of Mollard Consulting, LLC on Feb 26.

Employee Handbooks Are Outdated—And It’s Hurting Teams Let’s be real—most employee handbooks don’t do what they’re supposed to. Instead of guiding employees, they confuse them. Instead of building trust, they create tension. Why? Because they’re often: ? Filled with legal jargon instead of plain language ? Written for compliance, not culture ? Outdated and out of step with equity and inclusion It’s time for a change. I’ve been working on a solution, and I can’t wait to share it. Sign up for our email list to make sure you’re the first to see our new resource launch!

Congratulations to Dr. DeShondra Smith, Ed.D. on the launch of Cultured Innovations, LLC! It’s always inspiring to see talented professionals take the leap into entrepreneurship, and we are confident that DeShondra will make Cultured Innovations a huge success. Over the past two years at Big Change Consulting she has been dedicated, creative, and collaborative—qualities that will undoubtedly serve her well in this new chapter. Wishing you all the best on this exciting journey, DeShondra! We look forward to seeing your business thrive while continuing to collaborate together. #Entrepreneurship #Congratulations #NewBeginnings #Success

? Thank You!?? We are so grateful to have partnered with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Charity One Insurance Agency, Inc. on our recent workshop on?Nonprofit Insurance! With nearly?100 attendees, we had an engaging and insightful session on how nonprofits can better protect their?staff, board, and mission?while ensuring they have the right coverage at the best value. Many nonprofits are either over or under-insured — or paying too much for the coverage they need. That’s why we covered key topics, including: ? What to Look for in a Broker ??How to Be a Good Client ??The Process to Get a Quote ??How to Determine Your Coverage Needs ??Ways to Reduce Insurance Costs ??The Most Common Types of Coverage #NonprofitInsurance #NonprofitLeadership #RiskManagement #BigChangeConsulting #ThankYou