{"id":332,"date":"2017-01-15T05:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=332"},"modified":"2017-01-13T16:51:27","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T22:51:27","slug":"index-january-2017-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-january-2017-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the January 2017 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 50 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>HR Series &#8211; checking references<\/h3>\n<p>Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. While it may feel like just one more step, checking applicants&#8217; references can actually save time, money, effort and a lot of embarrassment. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA Resource Repository\/HR_Series.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Internal control weaknesses<\/h3>\n<p>Many ministries have questions about internal controls and how to effectively address or prevent vulnerabilities. Being willing to consider these issues is an important first step in addressing any weaknesses. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/capincrouse.com\/internal-control-weaknesses-know-someone\/\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Emergency planning<\/h3>\n<p>Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country and it may lead to hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail or flooding, as well as those associated to winter storms such as freezing rain, sleet and snow. Congregations should develop an emergency plan based on their local weather hazards and practice their plan. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/index.cfm?pid=2257&amp;pageTitle=Risk-Alerts&amp;riskalertid=25\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Writing minutes like a pro<\/h3>\n<p>Do your hands cramp up at the thought of recording meeting minutes? When you&#8217;re writing out your notes, use some of the following tips to take effective minutes with confidence at each and every meeting! &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Writing_Minutes_Like_a_Pro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 50 of Administration Matters HR Series &#8211; checking references Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. 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