Why You Need a Remote-Work Leader |
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by Roy Maurer, online manager/editor, SHRM
The coronavirus pandemic has decidedly reshaped how and where work is done and has led to the creation of new HR responsibilities. One of those transformational roles — leading remote work — will be critical to an organization's ability to grow and compete for talent.
Darren Murph, head of remote at all-remote technology company GitLab in San Francisco, discussed with SHRM Online the reasoning behind his role, the responsibilities of the function and how employers can create a remote-work leadership position at their own organization.
SHRM Online: Why should companies hire someone to lead and manage remote work?
Murph: Remote work isn't merely something one does; it is an intentional series of organizational motions that create a fundamentally unique environment. A supportive remote atmosphere is more flexible, more disciplined and more inclusive, but it requires a tremendous amount of focus.
Particularly for companies transitioning to remote, having a leader ensures that it is someone's job to push the entire organization toward remote-first practices. By default, humans will likely look to synchronicity to solve problems. They're likely to document sporadically, if at all, and will work in the medium that suits them best.
A leader of remote work ensures operational discipline around these critical areas, funneling work into asynchronous workflows, creating an atmosphere for informal communication, and ensuring that teams have the tools and training they need to thrive.
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Recognizing PPP Forgiveness Could Impact Budgets |
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by Jered A. Fuquay, CPA, CIA, director, Alerding CPA Group
Nonprofits were undoubtedly happy to be included in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but now comes the process of figuring out how to recognize the funds for budgeting purposes. If all, or even some, of the loan is forgiven, then the amount forgiven becomes income to the organization in the form of a grant resulting from extinguishment of the PPP loan.
With nonprofits wanting to show their financial statements in the best light possible, the reporting period this income is recognized is critical.
Initially, many accountants expected the PPP loan forgiveness would be recognized as a gain in the statement of activities when the forgiveness is officially approved by the bank. This is typically the point in time when loan forgiveness is recorded.
In a Q&A released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in June 2020, the AICPA stated that nonprofits may instead treat the amount of the PPP loan that is forgiven as a government grant. Under this approach, the loan is recorded as a liability when the funds are received and is recognized as a conditional contribution.
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The Immigrant Welcome Center has hired Gurinder Hohl as its new CEO. Hohl, a veteran in public health and program development, was previously community health network partnership director at the University of Indianapolis. — Leadership search conducted by Charitable Advisors
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The Health & Hospital Corp. of Marion County has hired Angela Smith Jones as vice president of diversity and inclusion. Smith Jones previously served as deputy mayor for economic development for the city of Indianapolis. — Inside Indiana Business
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The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre has promoted Delia Robertson to managing director. Robertson, who previously served as general manager, will co-lead the organization alongside artistic director Bill Simmons. |
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The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre has promoted Zac Hunter to production manager. Hunter will expand upon his previous role as technical director by including oversight of the building and rental groups as part of his responsibilities. |
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The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre has promoted Bob Lehman to director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Lehman will expand upon his previous marketing responsibilities to include earned income. |
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Michael Scanlon has joined the Indiana University Center for Global Health and AMPATH partnership as assistant director of research. Scanlon was previously a Fogarty Global Health Fellow at the Arnhold Institute for Global Health at Mount Sinai. |
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United Way of Central Indiana has selected 22 community-based organizations to receive grants totaling $6 million from its Family Opportunity Fund. The initiative, which is based on the practice of the Two-Generation Approach (2Gen), combines programs and services in education, workforce development, and mental and physical health to produce positive outcomes for children and adults. See recipients
Glick Philanthropies has announced grants totaling more than $250,000 to organizations in central Indiana focused on arts and creative expression, education, helping those in need, and self-sufficiency. Learn
Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) has announced that the application period for its nationally competitive scholarship program is now open. Each year, SYF awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help them pursue post-secondary education. Learn
Prosperity Indiana is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Housing4Hoosiers website and Help Desk Service, which serves as a resource to promote educational information about affordable housing options, and Indiana tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. The website and help desk had been previously managed by South Central Indiana Housing Opportunities, which ceased operations as of Sept. 1.
COVID-19 Awards
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art and the Community School of the Arts have received COVID-19 relief grants from Arts Midwest through the U.S. Regional Arts Resilience Fund. The fund's goal is to invest in organizations that do not historically receive much funding as they attempt to weather the pandemic. Learn
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Communicating your impact on Sept. 16 at 1:00 p.m. During this virtual session hosted by National Bank of Indianapolis, T.J. McGovern of McGovern Consulting Group will talk about how to simplify messaging and communicate impact to fund the vision of a nonprofit organization. Cost: free. Register
Don't go it alone: Leveraging community school partnerships for equity virtual roundtable on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees of this virtual session, which is sponsored by the Efroymson Family Fund, will learn about best practices in leveraging evidence-based community school strategies. Join
Choosing doors - How to treat people in the workplace webinar on Oct. 1 at 9:00 a.m. Learn how to identify different leadership and coaching styles, understand the importance of setting expectations, and interact with co-workers. Cost: $59. Register
Online fundraising best practices for nonprofits on Oct. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this webinar will highlight current trends in online fundraising. The session is sponsored by Nonprofit Tech for Good. Cost: $10. Register
Interrupting Racism for Children in-person workshops, hosted by Child Advocates, on Oct. 19 and 20, Oct. 21 and 22 or Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Hamilton Southeastern Schools Central Office, 13485 Cumberland Rd., Fishers. This two-day workshop moves individuals from awareness to action to stop racism in its tracks, creating a future where children thrive and race does not predict their life outcomes. Cost: $350 Register
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inclusive City 2020 interactive digital event broadcast live on Oct. 28 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. CICF will provide an update on its commitment to dismantle systemic racism, host speaking sessions from leaders in this work, and discuss opportunities for individuals and organizations to be included in plans of action for a more equitable community. Cost: free. Register
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Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana needs volunteers for its drive-thru food pantry. Volunteers will load cars and direct traffic. Shifts are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. Ages 18+. To sign up, visit gleaners.volunteerhub.com
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Developing a telework policy. Review hands-on lessons on the critical elements needed to build a successful telework policy in the age of COVID-19. |
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