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  1. NEWS: Governance, 28 September, 2023

    Review reveals leadership failure at PwC Australia

    Investigation into confidentiality leak finds ‘excessive’ power at the top and says poor decisions added to initial wrongdoing.

  2. INSIGHT: Human rights, 8 September, 2023

    Why you need a policy on human rights

    As well as being the right thing to do, this element of a sustainable business model gives your company a competitive edge.

    ethical stance on Russia

    NEWS: Ethics, 6 September, 2023

    Companies’ ethical stance on Russia goes unrewarded

    Stock returns fell at multinationals that took action after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, research project shows.

    diversity problem-solving

    NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 5 September, 2023

    Diversity ‘a chance to increase a board’s problem-solving ability’

    But organisations that approach diversity, equity and inclusion from a compliance perspective fail to reap its benefits, research finds.

    stakeholder engagement

    RESOURCE: Stakeholder engagement, 4 September, 2023

    Director Reference Guide: how to benefit from stakeholder engagement

    It’s no longer about show and tell: now it pays to build an honest relationship with your investors, customers and other stakeholders.

    superstar ceo

    NEWS: D&O Insurance, 16 August, 2023

    Call to curb ‘superstar’ CEOs with D&O insurance

    US states need to legislate to stop executives from insuring their own directors in the way Elon Musk did, writes law professor.

    trust matters

    COMMENT: Ethics, 7 August, 2023

    Ignore trust at your peril

    Consumers and employers expect ethical corporate behaviour—and will vote with their feet when trust is breached.

    AI consequences

    NEWS: Technology, 26 July, 2023

    Most business leaders see AI as a ‘force for good’

    Executives look to the ‘huge advantages’ of AI and see a role for business in addressing concerns, survey of CEOs reveals.

    UN SDGs

    RESOURCE: Sustainability, 20 July, 2023

    Director Reference Guide: embracing the UN’s sustainable development goals

    The 2030 agenda to transform the world is ambitious, but there’s a role—and benefits—for every board. Here’s how to get involved.

    corporate ethics

    NEWS: Ethics, 14 July, 2023

    Corporate ethics fail to win people’s confidence

    Public trust in UK businesses is six points down on last year, research by the Institute of Business Ethics finds.

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