News
Company dislosures, 14 December, 2018
Debate heats up over sustainability reporting
The European Union is consulting on whether current corporate reporting is still relevant. Some organisations, including some of the biggest NGOs in the world, seek improved sustainability disclosures.
Ethics, 10 December, 2018
Ted Baker: ‘Hugging’ and making employees heard
The Ted Baker controversy over “hugging” has raised questions about ethics, whistleblowing and how boards tap into company knowledge.
Shareholder engagement, 5 December, 2018
‘Repeat offenders’ warned to heed shareholder revolts
The Investment Association has written warning letters to 32 “repeat offender” companies who saw revolts over the same issues for two years running.
Investment, 3 December, 2018
Limits to shareholder voting rights mooted by investors
Can the weight of some of the biggest and most influential investors persuade the likes of Facebook to alter multiple tiers of voting rights?
Remuneration, 30 November, 2018
Executive pay storms back onto corporate agenda
Guidelines from investors, a Labour Party review and the arrest of Nissan’s chief executive have all put executive pay back in the headlines.
Unilever CEO, 30 November, 2018
Board moves: Unilever and Rathbone Brothers
Paul Polman is to leave Unilever months after a failed HQ move; and Rathbone Brothers’ FD is to take the chief role.
Japanese governance, 26 November, 2018
Could Japan’s governance be improving?
Since Japan introduced a corporate governance code in 2015, there may be signs that the country is improving its governance—but critics argue that it is a facade that hides the country’s fallibility.
Job swap at Derwent London, 25 November, 2018
Board Moves: Derwent London; Serco; and Idox
A shifting of chairs outlined for Derwent London; Serco non-executive Clasper to leave; and Idox brings on board plural chair Chris Stone.
Workplace behaviour, 21 November, 2018
Portuguese workers lead on ethics
Research finds that Portuguese employees are the least likely in Europe to embrace unethical acts, while reporting on ethics proves poor across the world.
Mental health awareness, 19 November, 2018
Managing mental health among executive high-fliers
Research shows that more than half of business leaders find it difficult to talk about mental health issues, but identifying potential problems is one way to prevent a snowball effect, say experts.