Strangely, it does not value people
Strangely, it does not value people
Doing work towards the best mission one can imagine.
Work from home all or most of the time.
The Executive Director is fantastic.
My team is great.
HR is a mess with sub-par leadership, non-existent HR proof of a playbook, general knowledge of trends, public-facing speakability, or the ability to lead by example. Recruiting is the best part of HR, but once in, good luck with engagement or feeling supported by what should be the core of the organization.
The board and execs should really listen to the community and revamp the HR org (not talking about the recruiting side, they are awesome). Restructure so as to elevate HR leadership to the level the organization deserves. The foundation's future depends on investment in people who are truly aligned with our mission.
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