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NEWS: Gender diversity, 7 November, 2023
Academics criticise BlackRock gender diversity research
Its methodology came under fire, with some critics also pointing out it was wrong to focus on the business case for investing in women.
INSIGHT: Internal investigations, 3 November, 2023
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
INSIGHT: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 25 October, 2023
How to boost diversity of thought
Companies benefit from diverse workforces, but also from having the input of different opinions and ways of thinking.
NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 20 October, 2023
Number of minority NEDs drops
Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.
NEWS: Diversity, equality and inclusion, 22 August, 2023
DEI policies are targets for litigation, warns US lawyer
Right-wing activists will continue to sue corporates over diversity, equity and inclusion policies they perceive as ‘woke’.
NEWS: Chief executives, 25 July, 2023
CEO churn is highest since 2019
Chief executive appointments in the FTSE 100 are also up—but only 27% of incoming CEOs are female, report reveals.
NEWS: Technology, 11 July, 2023
AI will make boards ‘more effective’
Be prepared for the impact of emerging technologies on board information and decision-making, writes Nasdaq adviser.
INSIGHT: Risk management, 19 June, 2023
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.
NEWS: Diversity, equality and inclusion, 27 April, 2023
Diversity statistics challenged by new scorecard
Companies can ‘hit the target, but miss the point’, say academics researching a more ‘holistic’ measure of DEI.
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.