ESG
Financial services, 2 November, 2017
Work to be done on ethnic diversity of banking and finance
Research finds improvement in the ethnic diversity of talent pipeline for banking and finance, but only a marginal lift in the number of boardroom positions held by non-white directors.
Sustainable business, 1 November, 2017
Sense in sustainability: the changing focus for boards
Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.
Board Essentials: Culture, 31 October, 2017
Twelve of the biggest mistakes boards make about culture
One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to realise the importance of culture, but it isn’t the only pitfall.
Diversity, 22 October, 2017
Female directors positively influence firms’ corporate social performance
To enhance the benefits of diversity for corporate social performance, efforts should be directed at holding boards more accountable to diverse stakeholders and improving the status of women, says Kris Byron
Recruitment, 25 September, 2017
Unconscious bias is keeping women out of senior roles
Research shows that unconscious bias—affinity bias—may lead recruiters to favour candidates who are like themselves.
Non-financial reporting, 11 July, 2017
Non-Financial Reporting Directive: embracing the challenge
Boards must understand the importance of sustainability and long-term value to their businesses, and that means taking non-financial reporting requirements more seriously.
Boardroom composition, 7 June, 2017
Gender diversity best where companies are also led by women
Research finds boardroom gender diversity is improving, but has developed most in companies where leadership roles are also occupied by women.
Diversity, 30 May, 2017
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to boosting diversity and business growth
Diversity in business is often misunderstood, leading to under-representation and stilted career advancement for minority and marginalised professionals. But there are ways to tackle this, while boosting improving performance.
Leadership, 9 May, 2017
Three crucial advantages of multicultural management teams
International experience and insight matter far more than what it says on your passport.