Big Change Consulting

March is Women’s History Month — and we’re honored to work alongside so many brilliant, bold, and visionary women who are driving change every day. ?? Whether they're building movements, leading organizations, advocating for equity, or creating space for others to thrive — women are at the heart of the work we care about most. This month (and every month), we celebrate and support women-led organizations doing powerful work in their communities. Below are just a few of the many we’re proud to stand with. There are far too many to name in a single post, but stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible organizations we are honored to support in future posts. ?? Ohio Citizen Action (Rachael Belz, CEO) ?? LEAD Ohio (Louise Valentine, Executive Director) ?? Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) (Khara Marie Strum, Executive Director) ?? National Black Worker Center (Tanya Wallace Gobern, Executive Director) ?? The Young Latino Network (Selina Pagán, Executive Director) To all the women making change happen: we see you, we thank you, and we’re with you. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenLead #EquityInAction #WomenInNonprofits

? We’re excited to announce that Chelsea Tracy has joined Big Change Consulting as our Administrative Manager! With over 15 years of experience in business operations and executive support, Chelsea has successfully opened multiple businesses across state lines and worked with C-suite executives in industries from venture capitalism to community consulting. She’s also managed national competitions, international productions, and exclusive fundraisers featuring Emmy Award-winning talent. Chelsea holds an MBA and brings a strategic approach to operations and management. Based in Maryland, she’s ready to make an impact at BCC! Join us in welcoming Chelsea to the team!??? #BigChangeConsulting #NonprofitSupport #BusinessOperations

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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!