Ethics
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Workplace behaviour, 21 November, 2018
Portuguese workers lead on ethics
Research finds that Portuguese employees are the least likely in Europe to embrace unethical acts, while reporting on ethics proves poor across the world.
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Labour relations, 5 November, 2018
How the Google walkout was no ordinary employee protest
Google staff staged a walkout in their thousands over the handling of sexual misconduct cases, possibly one of the first such actions where highly paid workers protested over company values.
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ESG, 26 October, 2018
BlackRock’s sustainable investment ambition
After a decade or more of sustainable investment in Europe, BlackRock, the world's biggest fund manager, announced that it wants to lead the world.
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Human rights & CEO activism, 24 October, 2018
The Khashoggi crisis and the role of business
The boycott of this week's "Davos in the Desert" conference in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the willingness of many CEOs to use their position to protest for human rights. Will it make a difference?
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UN SDGs, 17 October, 2018
Sustainable Development Goals: which comes first?
There are 17 UN sustainable development goals—too many for a business to implement all at once. Carol Adams writes that the best way forward is to select the ones which align best with your business strategy.
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Social governance, 16 October, 2018
Prepare for the transition to a zero-carbon, digital economy
The drive to a carbon-free economy, use of robotics and introduction of artificial intelligence will mean profound changes for the global workforce. Investors must play their part in managing a “Just Transition” for employees.
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Responsible business, 8 October, 2018
Workforce disclosure – on the agenda and here to stay
Investors are increasingly concerned that the workforces in which they invest are properly supported. A new initiative will provide them with vital information to help ensure they are.
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Responsible investment, 3 October, 2018
Rise in firms taking responsibility for ESG
Responsible investment is on the rise, according to a global survey of investment institutions, but there's still some way to go before it becomes the norm.
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Business ethics, 1 October, 2018
Business ethics and building a strong ethical culture
Poor ethical behaviour can destroy a company’s reputation, but establishing a strong ethical programme can lay the foundation for improved conduct and business performance.
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Ethics, 25 September, 2018
Opinion split over the rise of the integrity officer
Integrity officers are increasingly becoming a fixture in large corporates, especially in the wake of various scandals. But are they really of benefit?
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Employee culture, 21 September, 2018
Ethics: Must have, not nice to have
Surveys reveal that UK employees are becoming less ethical, while their counterparts in Europe are under rising pressure to compromise their ethics. What to do?
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Business ethics, 12 September, 2018
Responsible business conduct: the OECD way
Recent guidance from the OECD provides a valuable resource for businesses seeking to operate responsibly, implement appropriate due diligence procedures and so support their own long-term success.
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Financial Conduct Authority, 13 August, 2018
Enforcement activity of City watchdog FCA increases
The Financial Conduct Authority sees a rise in the number of cases brought to its attention by whistleblowers, and awaits its first case involving the new Senior Managers and Certification regime.
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Diversity, 3 August, 2018
MPs call for extension of gender pay gap reporting
MPs criticise gender pay gap reporting and call for companies of 50 employees to be included in requirements.
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Diversity, 1 August, 2018
Gender diversity in Singapore’s boardrooms makes progress
For the first time, a majority of Singapore's top 100 companies have women in the boardroom.
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Corporate social responsibility, 25 July, 2018
When doing good garners bad press
Firms that engage in corporate social outreach should make sure they send consistent signals, or they risk their actions being interpreted as a sign of bad conscience.
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Corporate responsibility, 24 July, 2018
Follow the rules of corporate obligation, and reap the rewards
Recognising corporate responsibility—moral and social—makes for a well-run company that is attractive to all stakeholders.
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Behviour at work, 6 July, 2018
Pressure increases on European employees to compromise ethics
Survey reveals that more employees across Europe are under pressure to compromise on ethics while more French managers find artificial inflation of profits acceptable.
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Behavioural ethics and corporate culture, 25 June, 2018
Business ethics: Why do good people do bad things?
The UK’s revised governance code will require boards to keep a watchful eye on their corporate cultures. To this end, understanding behavioural ethics can help instil the right values in employees.
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Sustainability, 19 June, 2018
Pension fund trustees to report on climate change policies
New legislation will ask pension fund trustees to publish policies relating to environmental, social and governance issues, including climate change.