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Board leadership, 21 January, 2020
How boards can help shape the future of capitalism
Many of the risks affecting companies today are systemic. Responses that focus solely on improving individual business performance are inadequate.
Employee engagement, 15 January, 2020
Why every company needs a chief fun officer
There is strong evidence that having fun in the workplace brings organisational benefits, including higher productivity and better staff retention.
US corporate governance, 9 January, 2020
Five myths and five realities about the role of shareholders
There are many myths propagated by the populist debate over the purpose of the corporation in general, and the role of its shareholders in particular.
ESG, 16 December, 2019
Global leadership on sustainability requires greener boards
Research into the top 100 public companies shows the right board composition can boost sustainability commitments and drive change.
Investor activism, 12 December, 2019
Be proactive with shareholder engagement to avoid damaging disputes
Visibility and proactive shareholder engagement is the key to quelling investor dissent and getting your company on the front foot for the AGM season.
Sustainable economy, 9 December, 2019
Designing a suitable taxonomy for a sustainable future
The taxonomy of sustainable finance must be a tool that helps companies grow and create jobs, while facilitating the transition to a greener economy.
Analysis, 5 December, 2019
Board performance evaluation: ticking a box or making a difference?
With boards facing increasingly complex issues such as technology disruption and climate change, it is vital that board performance evaluations keep pace.
Disclosures, 2 December, 2019
Integrating climate reporting is key to effective risk management
Embedding climate-related data into business operations and strategy will enable companies to manage their climate risks and opportunities.
COMMENT: Governance reform, 28 November, 2019
A manifesto for UK leadership on corporate governance
The next government must increase the accountability of the corporate governance system to society and encourage a focus on long-term, sustainable business.
Employee well-being, 25 November, 2019
Organisations are still falling short on staff mental health
Despite progress on policies, a poll reveals businesses still have a long way to go to improve the mental health and well-being of their employees.