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Leadership & Talent

The purpose of the Leadership & Talent section is to equip employment social enterprises with guidance, practical tips, and best practices for building and maintaining effective internal human resources (HR) functions. While managing and cultivating talent is critical for the long-term success of any organization, it may be particularly important for employment social enterprises, where the quality of the relationship between the professional staff and the participant workforce will likely determine whether the organization fulfills its mission.

The materials in this section cover a range of HR topics and are hopefully useful both for organizations starting out on developing an HR function, as well as those looking to improve or enhance a specific area. Our content emphasizes ways to proactively embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all HR practices and policies to ensure that all employees feel supported and valued while at work.

All Leadership & Talent Resources

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Employee Success Program, Leadership & Talent | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Continuing Education Series: Building Trauma-Informed Workplaces- Trauma Informed De-escalation

Attendees will explore how understanding and applying TIC principles can transform their approach to managing conflict, particularly when working with individuals who have experienced trauma. By recognizing the signs of trauma and responding with empathy, participants will learn how to prevent escalation and foster a sense of safety and trust in high-stress situations.
Financial Management, Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Continuing Education Series: Financial Performance Management

This workshop focuses on key concepts and best practices in financial performance management. We’ll explore the types of financial reports that should be generated and discuss how to identify and analyze key information contained in the reports. We will also introduce the concept of dashboard reporting and explore strategies for improved communication across functions with the goal of building a “team around the numbers” focused on financial results.
Growth Planning, Leadership & Talent | Grow a Social Enterprise

Continuing Education Series: Navigating Growth in Organizational Design & Staffing

REDF is excited to host this workshop on the core elements of managing your team for organizational growth. Miki Clayton . Miki will guide us through the intricacies of thoughtfully redesigning an ESE to accommodate hiring growth while meeting the needs of both the organization and its employees. 
Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Continuing Education Series: Unleashing the Power of Radical Candor

In this session, the REDF Accelerator team will share a core, and evergreen, section of their curriculum -- Radical Candor. Attendees in this workshop will leave with an understanding of and the chance to practice how it feels to combine two approaches: caring about the person and challenging issues directly, the ingredients for effective Radical Candor.
9 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Culture & DEI Overview

Organizational culture encompasses the beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors that shape how people within the organization interact and work together.
Business Planning, Growth Planning, Leadership & Talent, Operations | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Election Resources: 2024

Elections can significantly impact our work and the issues we are passionate about at both REDF and the ESE field.  To help shape and navigate the outcome, here are resources to support your ESE and staff during the election season.
7 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Employee Relations Overview

Employee relations refers to the overall relationship between an organization and its employees. This includes factors like company culture, employee engagement, lines of communication between staff and leadership, and workplace policies.
41 minutes | Business Planning, Employee Success Program, Financial Management, Growth Planning, Leadership & Talent, Marketing, Operations, Raising Capital & Fundraising | Grow a Social Enterprise, Manage a Social Enterprise

Employment Social Enterprise Glossary

This is a helpful resource for those seeking to better understand the terminology and concepts related to Employment Social Enterprises (ESEs) and the broader field of social entrepreneurship.
9 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Hiring & Recruitment Overview

Attracting and selecting the right talent is essential to building a team that aligns with your organization's mission and values. In this overview, we'll provide you with practical tips and best practices.
5 minutes | Leadership & Talent | Manage a Social Enterprise

Human Resources Overview

The purpose of this guide is to equip employment social enterprises (ESE’s) with guidance, practical tips, and best practices for building and maintaining an effective internal HR function that aligns with their mission, values, and desired impact.