I've been asked by potential employers and clients for samples of my writing, sometimes for something existing and sometimes for something new. Have you looked at the ethics of this? I have had the same requests, many times, and have...
John (Jay) H. Remer Jr. is a North American consultant specializing in corporate etiquette and international protocol. He writes regularly about etiquette on his website www.etiquetteguy.com and has extensive cross-border board experience on which he reflects. "Sitting on a corporate...
In honour of CharityVillage®'s 15th Anniversary, this week I'll be sharing 15 tips for helping leaders develop an ethical culture in their organizations. 1. Always remember that people, not organizations, behave ethically. Organizations are made up of people and organizations...
I report to an executive director who has exhibited very poor judgment and unprofessional behaviour in his first month on the job. I’ve told the chair and she says, "Give him more time." The other staff members feel as I...
Occasionally, while doing research on an organization, you may learn that it supports a cause or position you don’t or can’t ethically stand behind. It would therefore be your duty to decline the board position, as it is unlikely that...
Is it legal and ethical to take over a dormant Canadian charity? This article considers the questions: "Is it legal and ethical to take over a dormant Canadian charity in order to avoid the long bureaucratic process of application? And...
How ethical is it for a nonprofit health care agency to force employees to sign job offer letters saying they agree to let the organization terminate them for any reason and without cause, both during probation and after probation? A...
Shouldn’t a good organization provide a committee chair with a graceful way to exit within a reasonable time frame? Most of our organizations are highly dependent on the contributions of skilled and passionate individuals, and our lives would be much...
I chair a board, and one of my board members has committed an unacceptable act. Can I ethically hold a board meeting without that director to discuss it? Yes, you can, and it is more ethical to have a formal...
We found out at our AGM that one member had quietly been collecting proxies. Her 71 proxies gave her complete control over the director election, as there were only 43 members present and 9 other proxies. We lost some good...
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