Them Before Us
About project
Elevating Compliance and Culture at Them Before Us
Background
Them Before Us is a global nonprofit championing children's rights to parental care. Their advocacy, backed by strategic policies and media initiatives, aims to create a world where children are centric to every conversation.
Challenge
Following the appointment of a new Executive Director focused on operational excellence, Them Before Us identified a critical gap in their internal infrastructure: the absence of a comprehensive employee handbook. This document needed to align with their unique organizational culture while ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws.
Solution
People Matter Most partnered with Them Before Us to develop their first employee handbook from the ground up. The collaborative approach ensured the final product would:
- Authentically reflect the organization's mission and values
- Comply with all relevant labor regulations
- Incorporate nonprofit sector best practices
- Resonate with staff members across the organization
Implementation Process
The project followed a structured methodology:
- Discovery & Cultural Assessment:
- Conducted a thorough audit of employee demographics and needs
- Facilitated sessions to capture the organization's distinct culture and values
- Collaborative Development:
- Worked directly with the Executive Director to align the handbook with strategic priorities
- Created iterative drafts with stakeholder input to ensure comprehensive coverage
Results
People Matter Most delivered a comprehensive handbook that served multiple organizational needs:
- Established clear policies and procedures for current and future employees
- Strengthened the employee experience from onboarding through daily operations
- Created a foundation document that could evolve with the organization
Impact
This focused collaboration delivered benefits beyond basic compliance:
- Enhanced organizational efficiency through clearly defined expectations
- Reinforced Them Before Us' people-first commitment both internally and in their advocacy
- Provided a scalable framework to support future organizational growth
Conclusion
Through intentional partnership with People Matter Most, Them Before Us successfully transformed a compliance requirement into an opportunity to strengthen their organizational culture and operational excellence—all while remaining true to their mission of prioritizing people.
