Strategy
COMMENT: Strategy, 1 December, 2021
Executive pay, sustainability KPIs and the climate crisis
Linking KPIs to sustainability targets results in complexity. A focus on corporate purpose is a better way to tackle climate change.
NEWS: Governance, 1 December, 2021
Watchdog highlights companies’ lack of progress on C-suite succession planning
The UK financial regulator wants to see greater cohesion between succession planning, diversity commitment and board evaluations.
NEWS: Research, 29 November, 2021
Good ESG ratings make firms more attractive to long-term investors
Study shows that companies with verified ESG ratings attract “financially sophisticated” investors with “long-term orientation”.
NEWS: Politics, 23 November, 2021
Institute of Directors rejects Boris Johnson’s comments on home working
“It is not for government to second guess what is appropriate for each business,” says the IoD, after the PM criticised remote working.
COMMENT: Strategy, 22 November, 2021
How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering
An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.
INSIGHT: Policy, 10 November, 2021
Companies must put equality at the heart of the race to zero
Singular pursuit of net-zero by 2050 could exacerbate inequality and derail our chances of a climate-resilient future.
NEWS: Strategy, 9 November, 2021
Pandemic ‘has shown how vital employees are to corporate success’
Chartered Governance Institute report reveals 53% of FTSE 350 firms have changed their approach to “workforce voice” during Covid-19.
NEWS: Strategy, 29 October, 2021
‘Not enough being done’ to link diversity and climate goals
Report suggests many firms fail to draw a connection between tackling the climate crisis and gender diversity at the top table.
NEWS: Finance, 26 October, 2021
UK dividends up 89% on Q3 2020 as economy reopens
Figures from Link Group show dividend payouts by UK companies have rocketed—but one expert warns that they may not be the best option.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 26 October, 2021
Leading change: the board’s role in driving business transformation
The chief executive and the rest of the board need to create a vision for the future, with clear objectives and a plan for achieving them.