Governance Q&A: Dilemmas at the board member level

If I have a dilemma in my role as board member and want to make sure I do the right thing, who can I ask for advice and how do I decide who to ask?

Governance Q&A: Accommodating employees with disabilities

When employees ask to modify their responsibilities to accommodate for disabilities, how should you respond?

Governance Q&A: Membership rights

From an ethics perspective, what rights does a member have?

Governance Q&A: Succession planning

Steps to take when developing a executive director succession plan.

Governance Q&A: Developing an ethics program

A quick guide on where an organization needs to start when developing an ethics program.

Governance Q&A: Reimbursing volunteer expenses

The volunteer policies in place should dictate what to do when volunteers incur expenses.

Governance Q&A: Are staff layoffs an ethical option?

With the economic downturn and tight resources, should staff reductions be considered?

Governance Q&A: Removing board members

A look at all the possible consequences when chairs and board members are removed from their positions.

Governance Q&A: Handling a sick leave

What information should be shared with your employer when requesting a sick leave? And what if they turn down your request?

Governance Q&A: Buying carbon offsets for air travel

When traveling overseas, what should ethical charities do to reduce their carbon footprint?