Ethics
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NEWS: D&O Insurance, 16 August, 2023
Call to curb ‘superstar’ CEOs with D&O insurance
US states need to legislate to stop executives from insuring their own directors in the way Elon Musk did, writes law professor.
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COMMENT: Ethics, 7 August, 2023
Ignore trust at your peril
Consumers and employers expect ethical corporate behaviour—and will vote with their feet when trust is breached.
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NEWS: Technology, 26 July, 2023
Most business leaders see AI as a ‘force for good’
Executives look to the ‘huge advantages’ of AI and see a role for business in addressing concerns, survey of CEOs reveals.
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RESOURCE: Sustainability, 20 July, 2023
Director Reference Guide: embracing the UN’s sustainable development goals
The 2030 agenda to transform the world is ambitious, but there’s a role—and benefits—for every board. Here’s how to get involved.
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NEWS: Ethics, 14 July, 2023
Corporate ethics fail to win people’s confidence
Public trust in UK businesses is six points down on last year, research by the Institute of Business Ethics finds.
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INSIGHT: Risk management, 19 June, 2023
Do you know when to say sorry?
The days of ‘Never apologise, never explain’ are gone: a leader’s well-positioned apology has become a crucial corporate communications tool.
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NEWS: Ethics, 8 June, 2023
Probe into PwC tax scandal extends beyond Australia
Authorities are looking into the possibility of ‘offences in other jurisdictions’ related to leaks about confidential government information.
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NEWS: Due diligence, 6 June, 2023
Sustainability due diligence rules face EU debate
MEPs have voted through the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which is likely to be amended by ‘trilogue’ negotiations.
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NEWS: Ethics, 15 May, 2023
FTSE 350 fall short on codes of ethics
Of the half of companies that have publicly available codes of ethics, only 57% of the codes are up to scratch, survey finds.
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NEWS: Executive pay, 11 May, 2023
Calls for higher executive pay ‘tone deaf’
According to the High Pay Centre, there is scant evidence that paying executives more will help the economy and companies should grow talent.
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INSIGHT: Ethics, 9 May, 2023
How to prevent sexual misconduct in your organisation
Revelations about the CBI may be shocking, but there is no place for complacency and now is the time to speak up for ethics.
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INSIGHT: Technology, 17 April, 2023
How to bring AI to the board
The ready availability of artificial intelligence means that boards need to rapidly get to grips with AI and what it can—and can’t—do.
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NEWS: Executive pay, 11 April, 2023
Executive pay rises steeply, despite cost-of-living crisis
Investors are likely to focus on top pay in this year’s AGM season, as research reveals that executive pay has bounced back.
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Ethics, 6 April, 2023
Don’t just tell staff to behave ethically. Show them how.
Codes of ethics are all well and good but they don't tell the whole story. Staff also need a 'framework' for decision making.
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CEo activism, 4 April, 2023
CEOs want society to follow their lead on gun control
US corporate leaders say they have led on social issues but now need the support of other public figures.
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Slavery, 3 April, 2023
Anti-modern slavery momentum ‘waning’
Research from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply has called for fresh 'vigilance' on the risk of slavery in supply chains.
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NEWS: Ethics, 21 March, 2023
Call for FTSE 100 companies to give guidance on ethics
Most top firms have a published code of ethics, but many lack the framework to help their employees make ethical decisions, research finds.
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INSIGHT: Hybrid working, 10 March, 2023
Navigating the new world of work
Firms need to focus on building an inclusive environment and a culture of trust to overcome the challenges of remote or hybrid working.
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News: Robot directors, 15 February, 2023
Boards may evolve a ‘duty’ to use AI
Artificial intelligence has prompted huge interest and questions about whether the technology and the law are ready for robots on boards.
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NEWS: Stakeholder governance, 27 January, 2023
Threat to stakeholder governance from Twitter sale ‘overstated’
Academics and experts argue stakeholder governance will always come second while the law puts the interests of shareholders first.