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Gender diversity, 30 May, 2018
Making a difference through diversity in the boardroom
Voting is not just about boardroom composition but also the quality of organisations’ diversity policies, and that is why LGIM is putting its money where its mouth is.
Sustainable business growth, 25 May, 2018
How business can recognise the true value of people and communities
The new Social & Human Capital Coalition will help make business more successful and society more resilient, argues Peter Bakker.
Audit ownership reform, 18 May, 2018
The audit market concentration ratchet strengthens case for reform
The audit market is being accused of lacking competition, but there is a case for reforming ownership rules.
Gender inequality, 18 May, 2018
The gloves are off: gender pay gap reporting and dirty tricks
Since gender pay gap reporting rules came into force last year, some boards are playing dirty to avoid exposing higher male pay ratios.
Technology and data, 8 May, 2018
How boards can use technology to retain a competitive edge
Knowledge and skills in the boardroom must evolve with the risks and opportunities presented by technology—as well as its associated data—if companies are to remain competitive.
Auditors and audit, 1 April, 2018
Grant Thornton’s decision throws a cloud over audit market
Grant Thornton’s decision to stop pitching for big audit contracts raises fresh questions about the UK’s audit market.
Remuneration, 29 March, 2018
Will a private company governance code really duck executive pay?
James Wates has made emphatic statements on the role of executive pay in the forthcoming governance code for private companies. But what do they mean?
Information, 23 March, 2018
Facebook makes data ethics the big governance issue
The scandal over what happened to Facebook user data by Cambridge Analytica illustrates that companies still struggle with core questions about how data can and cannot be used.
Human rights, 9 March, 2018
Stepping up supply chain protection
Boards must pay heed to labour abuses in their supply chains by ensuring strong risk management and building stable relationships—or face the many damaging consequences.
Women on boards, 28 February, 2018
Board gender diversity requires a diversity of attitude
A spotlight has shone on showbusiness since the beginning of the #metoo campaign, but how can women feel empowered and make a difference in boardrooms?