Tag: corporate culture
3 things to consider with M&As
Cultural alignment that leads to a successful and lasting partnership requires an early focus on the differences between people.
C-suite and non-executive directors’ views ‘not aligned’
Boardroom opinion is divided over key values and central issues, according to a global board governance survey.
4 ways to make ethics training memorable
It’s a serious business to bring your company’s ethics and compliance up to speed—but delivering playful learning pays dividends.
It’s office life—but not as we know it
How flexible working options, including an office space, allow employees to access the social connections needed for productivity.
How to embed an ethical culture
Business success depends on purpose—and therefore ethics—being the top item on any organisation’s board agenda.
Parliamentarians push for more women execs
An all-party parlimentary committee on ESG seeks a 40% target for female executives in the top 500 UK companies.
Number of minority NEDs drops
Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.
Don’t let reporting requirements lead to boilerplate disclosures
We must balance the need for disclosure of non-financial information so that it is sufficient, but still proportionate.
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.
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.