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Employee engagement, 15 January, 2020
Why every company needs a chief fun officer
There is strong evidence that having fun in the workplace brings organisational benefits, including higher productivity and better staff retention.
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US corporate governance, 9 January, 2020
Five myths and five realities about the role of shareholders
There are many myths propagated by the populist debate over the purpose of the corporation in general, and the role of its shareholders in particular.
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ESG, 16 December, 2019
Global leadership on sustainability requires greener boards
Research into the top 100 public companies shows the right board composition can boost sustainability commitments and drive change.
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Investor activism, 12 December, 2019
Be proactive with shareholder engagement to avoid damaging disputes
Visibility and proactive shareholder engagement is the key to quelling investor dissent and getting your company on the front foot for the AGM season.
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Sustainable economy, 9 December, 2019
Designing a suitable taxonomy for a sustainable future
The taxonomy of sustainable finance must be a tool that helps companies grow and create jobs, while facilitating the transition to a greener economy.
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Analysis, 5 December, 2019
Board performance evaluation: ticking a box or making a difference?
With boards facing increasingly complex issues such as technology disruption and climate change, it is vital that board performance evaluations keep pace.
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Disclosures, 2 December, 2019
Integrating climate reporting is key to effective risk management
Embedding climate-related data into business operations and strategy will enable companies to manage their climate risks and opportunities.
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COMMENT: Governance reform, 28 November, 2019
A manifesto for UK leadership on corporate governance
The next government must increase the accountability of the corporate governance system to society and encourage a focus on long-term, sustainable business.
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Employee well-being, 25 November, 2019
Organisations are still falling short on staff mental health
Despite progress on policies, a poll reveals businesses still have a long way to go to improve the mental health and well-being of their employees.
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Leadership, 22 November, 2019
McDonald’s upheaval is a stern reminder to CEOs about ethics
As CEO, Steve Easterbrook was the embodiment of the McDonald's corporation to stakeholders and the most potent role model for its values. Until he wasn't.
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Talent pipeline, 19 November, 2019
CEOx1Day: ‘Valuable perspectives and a fresh way of looking at things’
Every year, top business leaders spend the day with a student to give them a taste of life as a CEO. We hear why they take part.
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Corporate governance, 11 November, 2019
Shareholder activism might sound good, but it won’t change much
Relying on shareholders to make corporations more accountable is misguided. There are far more direct and effective measures available.
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Corporate strategy, 6 November, 2019
When fighting social injustice clashes with shareholder demands
Business leaders are often troubled by social injustice, but shareholders take priority. To resolve this, governments, investors and society must change.
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Sustainability reporting, 23 October, 2019
TCFD summit confirms climate risk should be your board’s priority
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) has set a pathway for climate risk to become an integral part of corporate governance.
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Hiring processes, 21 October, 2019
Due diligence in recruitment requires the human touch
Verifying a senior hire's CV is vital to avoid costly mistakes. But due diligence in recruitment requires more than database checks alone.
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Board selection, 17 October, 2019
What makes a successful non-executive director?
Qualities that are prized in executive life must be left at the boardroom door as a non-executive director. So what do boards look for in a new recruit?
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Webinar, 1 October, 2019
Corporate reporting best practice
Overview of best practices in corporate reporting for FTSE 350 companies in 2019
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Sustainable business, 23 September, 2019
How corporate governance can drive a sustainable economy
The current social and environmental crisis requires radical action from businesses. Corporate governance can be a key driver in transforming the economy.
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Due diligence, 9 September, 2019
Strategic shifts are needed to ensure due diligence in global supply chains
Boards must set the tone for due diligence as consumers and regulators scrutinise how firms address environmental and human rights risks in supply chains.
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European Commission strategy, 30 August, 2019
A new agenda for Europe: capital markets union, sustainability and IPOs
The European Commission has a new president and is working on its strategic agenda. What should be the new administration's priorities?