Ethics
Ethics, 6 June, 2017
Reward whistleblowers, says Lib Dem peer
Baroness Kramer says whistleblowers are still considered “snitches” instead of people trying to keep their industry clean.
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, 15 May, 2017
Ethical ‘lapses’ driving more CEO departures, says study
More chief executives are being ousted from their roles for “ethical lapses”, due to tightening regulation and governance, digital communications, the 24-hour news cycle and increased activity in developing economies.
Responsible Business Week, 24 April, 2017
All employees should be given digital skills
Business in the Community and Accenture call on companies to ensure their employees are fit for the coming digital revolution, by providing them with the right skills.
Banking, 11 April, 2017
Barclays’ whistleblowing debacle will affect public perception of governance
Barclays’ whistleblowing disclosure affects not only the bank, but the perception of governance more broadly.
Whistleblowing, 11 April, 2017
Speak up: how to encourage whistleblowing in your organisation
Corporate malpractice is damaging to a company and its reputation, but many employees are unaware of whistleblowing procedures, or they fear retaliation if they do speak out.
Modern slavery reporting, 29 March, 2017
Why UK companies cannot ignore modern slavery reporting
Companies in the UK now have to produce a report detailing their efforts to beat modern slavery in their supply chains. Some have clearly thought this through. But the poor reporting of others is “worrying”.
Interview: Steve Waygood, Aviva, 29 March, 2017
A good investment: Steve Waygood
Focus on environmental, social and governance issues has in the past been lacking in the investment industry, but interest is finally on the ascendant, says Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer at Aviva.
Climate change, 1 March, 2017
Watchdog worried climate disclosures will lead to ‘checklist mentality’
Financial Reporting Council seeks a “principles-based approach” to climate change disclosure, and worries recent guidance is so big companies will find it “onerous”.
ESG, 8 February, 2017
Trump puts business values to the test
CEOs of some of the biggest global firms have publicly opposed Trump’s travel ban, but will they show the same commitment to the environment?