Ethics
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INSIGHT: Risk management, 10 August, 2020
Is human rights risk monitoring a weak link in your supply chain?
Current risk monitoring systems may not protect workers or provide an accurate assessment of risks. Here are the questions companies should ask themselves.
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NEWS: Governance, 7 August, 2020
Stakeholderism: study finds evidence in short supply
Governance has been dominated by the debate over shareholder primacy vs stakeholders. But US companies show little sign of changing tack.
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INSIGHT: Research, 3 August, 2020
How the impact of Covid-19 could cause an epidemic of misconduct
The risk of professional misconduct and ethical lapses increases in stressful situations. Organisations should be aware of the contributing factors.
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Corporate governance, 27 April, 2020
Social factors ‘now key to good corporate governance’ says ICGN
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted social failures and "deep" inequality which must be addressed by business, warns the global governance body.
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Legislation, 24 April, 2020
Investors call for mandatory human rights due diligence
Some of world’s biggest asset managers, including Aviva, Federated Hermes and Robeco, have signed up to the Investor Alliance for Human Rights.
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Due diligence, 20 April, 2020
Businesses ‘must consider human rights’ amid pandemic response
Campaign groups have warned that due diligence on human rights should remain central to organisations' response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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INSIGHT: Coronavirus, 6 April, 2020
What’s in your hand? How businesses can create social value
Companies are creating social value during the coronavirus crisis by thinking innovatively about what they can offer—and who could benefit.
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Corporate culture, 3 April, 2020
Fall in number of boards that ‘discuss ethics on a regular basis’
Research from the Institute of Business Ethics reveals that ethics, values and culture are struggling to find a home at the top of boardroom agendas.
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COMMENT: Covid-19 pandemic, 30 March, 2020
Who is an ‘essential worker’ at times of crisis?
Many workers deemed essential are on low wages and zero-hour contracts. This crisis is a reminder that we should value workers in all parts of the economy.
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COMMENT: Regulation, 5 March, 2020
Section 172 reporting is an opportunity to increase transparency
New S172 reporting requirements should spur firms to review how board decisions are reached, and push boards to learn more about the views of stakeholders.
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Technology, 26 February, 2020
Big data ‘poses biggest ethical challenge’ for businesses
Survey reveals 43% of executives see data management and governance as their top concern relating to technology-driven growth.
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Corporate culture, 3 February, 2020
How does your board deal with sexual misconduct?
As several US states move to outlaw non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual misconduct, boards in every jurisdiction must review their policies—and their company culture.
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Ethics, 20 January, 2020
Moral leadership has a positive impact—if you tread carefully
Academics reviewed 300 studies of moral leadership to uncover the advantages and pitfalls for companies and their leaders, and found that nuance is key.
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INSIGHT: Romance in the office, 10 January, 2020
Heartache to headache: why workplace relationships are a problem
McDonald's and BlackRock have both parted ways with senior executives after workplace relationships came to light. So what are the risks of an office romance?
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Trust in business, 20 December, 2019
Public confidence in ethical business behaviour falters
A new survey reveals 57% of the British public believe business behaves ethically, down from a record high of 62% last year.
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Executive remuneration, 13 December, 2019
UK CEOs ‘not incentivised’ to focus on their environmental impact
Just 6% of UK chief executives have a KPI related to the environment, with less than 1% having long-term incentives linked to this area.
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Legal, 10 December, 2019
Anti-bribery and corruption efforts ‘compromised’ by poor procedures
More than half of anti-bribery and corruption procedures and 40% of risk assessments examined by consultancy GoodCorporation were rated "inadequate".
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Regulation, 6 December, 2019
Norway pushes for mandatory human rights due diligence
Draft act imposes a duty for firms to know the “salient risks” to human rights in direct operations and provides a “right to information” about any impact.
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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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INSIGHT: Corporate strategy, 21 November, 2019
Companies need to grow the pie, not worry about how to split it
We tend to see the relationship between business and society as a fight over the biggest slice of pie. We need a pie-growing mentality instead.