What do audit committees think about risk and audit?
I am encouraged by the latest KPMG report, their 2017 Global Audit Committee Pulse Survey. I am encouraged because KPMG appears to be asking the right questions and getting intelligent answers.
legal compliance
11 HR policies you need right now for legal compliance
I learned a new way of looking at policies recently. The standard ways that you do things at your workplace, how you treat and manage your employees, your day-to-day practices—these are your HR policies and procedures, regardless of whether you've written them down or not.
Evolving employment contract law, political activities and charities
As an Executive Director, there are many different areas that need your attention on a daily basis: strategic direction, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, employee and volunteer management, media relations and grant applications, just to name a few.
With all of these factors to manage, keeping up with changes in legal compliance and CRA requirements may not be perceived as a top priority. However, failing to pay attention to compliance can leave your organization vulnerable to the risk of financial penalties and have a negative impact on your reputation.
I want to highlight a couple of recent issues you may want to consider.
