What principles and practices guided our revisions

• Provide structure and clarity in order to support staff

• Support diversity among staff

  • Holidays

  • Non-discrimination statements

  • Gender inclusive language

  • Family accommodations

• Build in appreciation and gratitude to staff into language and practice

  • Vacation time, sick time, holidays

• Provide clarity on types of positions (hourly, salaried, exempt, non-exempt, full-time, part time)

  • Conservations with individuals, new letters of hire

  • Work with a professional at some point in the process (State statutes, professional HR language)

• Match policies and benefits to positions

  • Considering staff rhythms and cycles

  • Considering staff culture

What we implemented at both nature centers

• North Branch Nature Center

• The Nature Museum at Grafton

  • Start a document of future changes to make

3pm Discussion Questions

• Breakout Room Questions

  • What benefit or policy do you have that you like the most or are proudest of?

  • What is the next benefit you’d like to add or change?