Board Expertise
NEWS: ESG, 8 June, 2023
UK boards struggle to embed ESG in strategy
Most recognise the importance of sustainability, but face challenges in translating ESG aims into strategy and operations, research finds.
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.
NEWS: Governance, 10 May, 2023
Governance ‘fails with superstar CEOs’
Beware the rise of chief executives who are accorded special privileges and apparently can do no wrong, research warns.
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 2 May, 2023
What happens in an administration sale?
Boards and creditors need to know the ins and outs of insolvency and what happens before, during and after an administration sale.
NEWS: Chief executives, 25 April, 2023
CEO turnover rises steeply
The researchers say political changes and business difficulties may have accelerated turnover, which has risen 150% in the FTSE 100 alone.
NEWS: Investor relations, 21 April, 2023
Watchdog urges asset managers to quiz the audit committee
Auditco chairs will have their work cut out if the role increases to become more ‘outward facing’ and encompass investor relations.
INSIGHT: Diversity and inclusion, 11 April, 2023
Why we need to teach diversity, equity, and inclusion
Concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion learned in the business classroom can end up in the boardroom, influencing thousands of lives.
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 3 April, 2023
How to make the right decisions
Speed and flexibility are key to cutting through the current ‘web of complexity’ and driving value in a downturn.
NEWS: Board expertise, 23 March, 2023
Could ChatGPT technology join the board?
Although governance may stop artificial intelligence replacing anyone on the board today, AI may soon prove to be a useful boardroom tool.
NEWS: Ethnic diversity, 15 March, 2023
Parker Review sends ethnic diversity challenge to FTSE 350
This year’s report shows that, although significant progress has been made, many companies have increased diversity through NED appointments.