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INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021
What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams
Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.
COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
NEWS: Diversity, 26 May, 2021
S&P 500 appoints nearly 200% more black board directors in past year
ISS research shows 148 black directors were appointed to S&P 500 companies in the past 12 months, compared with 52 in the year to May 2020.
NEWS: Regulation, 24 May, 2021
Worker engagement report reveals ‘pockets’ of good practice
Few companies have put employees on the board, but those that have prove the option is “not incompatible” with UK governance.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 20 May, 2021
Diversity in the UK: progress on targets, but power imbalances remain
Despite progress in diversity at board level, a more critical lens is required to see past “quick wins” for long-term, sustainable change.
INSIGHT: Strategy , 20 May, 2021
Company purpose is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a new philosophy
Embedding company purpose requires businesses to think about every process their organisation operates—and accept that there will be trade-offs.
NEWS: Strategy, 19 May, 2021
Shell ‘say on climate’ vote set to fuel further campaigns
While 89% voted in favour of the energy giant’s climate action plan, a separate resolution saw 30% demand more ambitious targets.
NEWS: Governance, 18 May, 2021
Hong Kong reforms could see company directors’ details kept private
The Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) warns that Hong Kong is running against global trends of increased transparency.
NEWS: Audit reform, 13 May, 2021
How government proposals aim to rebuild faith in UK audit and auditors
The reforms will place renewed scrutiny on boards, audit committees and their work—and it’s essential that boards review the key issues.
NEWS: Leadership, 13 May, 2021
Leaders confident of Covid comeback but doubt their abilities in digital
C-suite members feel “very positive” about their pandemic response, but are less sure when it comes to digital strategy, ESG and diversity.