Why Blended Workforces in Nonprofits Work Well with Karen Kalis

Blended Workforces at Work

IN THIS EPISODE...

The mission-driven nature of nonprofit work can be both satisfying and demanding. Often run with limited funding, nonprofit organizations need to optimize their workforces to maximize their impact, making nonprofits an ideal candidate for blended workspaces.

In this episode, we're joined by Karen Kalis, a Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Kalis & Kalis Consulting. Throughout the episode, we dive into Karen's insights from working with several nonprofit & public sector organizations, critical success factors and pitfalls to avoid when implementing a blended workforce strategy, and much more.

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ABOUT KAREN KALIS:

A seasoned Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience, Karen is passionate about empowering employees and maximizing an organization's potential. Her expertise spans training and development, leadership coaching, and fostering employee engagement. Throughout her career, Karen has held leadership roles in both nonprofit and public sector organizations.

Karen brings a strong academic foundation to her work, holding a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her commitment to professional excellence is further evidenced by her SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. How do mission-driven organizational cultures help external talent blend in better?

2. How do you establish healthy expectations, boundaries, and performance benchmarks when working with independent contractors?

3. How do we utilize different backgrounds of business partners to advance the value created by the business?

4. Why is it important to align the workforce strategy of an organization with the business strategy?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[04:20] Karen's journey in the corporate human resources world.

[06:17] HR in nonprofits – Karen's thoughts on managing HR functions with limited funding.

[08:04] External Talent – How to source external talent & the value they provide to nonprofit organizations.

[11:28] Karen's advice for independent contractors who wish to work with an organization

[13:55] Building a Business – Karen's thoughts on her experience of building a consulting business with her husband and what she learned throughout that journey.

[17:00] Division of Duties – How Karen and her husband, David, utilize their expertise in different fields to manage their business together.

[19:00] Value of Networking – Karen shares how the professional networks we build can create valuable opportunities for business development.

[21:36] Workforce & Business Strategy – How to align your workforce strategy with the business strategy and why it is vital for the organization's success.

[23:52] Signature Segment – Karen's LATTOYG Tactics of Choice: Leading with Intellectual Horsepower.

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LINKS FOR KAREN:

Website: www.kalisconsulting.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenkalis

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Overview: The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience