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NEWS: Remuneration, 5 August, 2020
Covid-19: cuts to executive pay ‘mainly superficial or short term’
Only 36 FTSE 100 companies cut CEO pay as a result of the pandemic, while the median FTSE 100 CEO pay package fell by 0.5% in 2019.
COMMENT: Non-financial reporting, 4 August, 2020
Companies should embrace Europe’s roadmap to stakeholder capitalism
The EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive review is a watershed moment for global efforts to standardise ESG disclosures and improve business sustainability.
NEWS: Corporate governance, 3 August, 2020
EU urges firms to focus on long-term strategy over short-term goals
European Commission study finds shareholder pay-outs increased fourfold from 1992–2018, with a fall in the ratio of capex and R&D investment to revenues.
INSIGHT: Research, 3 August, 2020
How the impact of Covid-19 could cause an epidemic of misconduct
The risk of professional misconduct and ethical lapses increases in stressful situations. Organisations should be aware of the contributing factors.
NEWS: Leadership trends, 3 August, 2020
US companies lead UK and Europe on speed of CEO turnover
Research shows CEO turnover is higher in US firms than those in Europe and the UK, with 28% of US bosses departing after less than 36 months at the helm.
INSIGHT: Corporate culture, 31 July, 2020
Real deal: the advantages of being (seen as) authentic at work
The pressure is on for organisations to allow individuals to be more authentic in the workplace. What exactly is authenticity—and how do we move towards it?
INSIGHT: Organisational structure, 30 July, 2020
In the current crisis, less hierarchical companies show special resilience
How can traditional organisations leverage the cultural and behavioural aspects of self-management imposed by the Covid-19 crisis?
INSIGHT: Leadership skills, 29 July, 2020
Centre stage vs. backstage: the two faces of leadership
It’s not only what leaders do in the spotlight that counts. Great leaders also know how to manage the organisational machinery behind the scenes.
INSIGHT: Diversity, 28 July, 2020
Five ways racism is bad for business—and what we can do about it
Discrimination in the workplace harms employee health, innovation and productivity. Creating a diverse and equitable workplace benefits everyone.
COMMENT: Audit reform, 27 July, 2020
Audit keeps failing—here’s why a fundamental change is needed
The frequency with which companies fail—seemingly without any warning signs—has grown in recent years, with Wirecard the latest example. Auditing needs reform.