Ethics communication needs work
Survey finds internal communication of ethics, values and cultures needs works while systems for protecting whistleblowers need more monitoring.
One in four companies has failed to put in place an internal strategy for communicating ethics, values and culture, according to a survey.
The findings come from the Institute of Business Ethics in their triennial Corporate Ethics Policies and Programmes: 2016 UK and Continental Europe survey.
However, the survey, which looks at trends in the FTSE 350, also found that that 86% of respondents said that ethics, values and culture are regularly discussed in board meetings. This is a 30% increase on findings in the 2013 survey.
However, less t
For thoughtful journalism, expert insights on corporate governance and an extensive library of reports, guides and tools to help boards and directors navigate the complexities of their roles, subscribe to Board Agenda
Related Stories
-
James Wates to chair private company governance group
Coalition Group examining a bespoke new governance code for private companies is to be chaired by construction company boss James Wates.
-
Swiss court backs sale of Sika stake to Saint-Gobain
The Burkard family claim victory over sale described by some as bad corporate governance.
-
Shareholders to vote on future of London Stock Exchange chairman
The London Stock Exchange Group is to go ahead with a vote on its future chairman Donald Brydon after shareholders refuse to back down.
