Strategy
NEWS: Strategy, 9 March, 2021
Business leaders issue warning on governance rules and sustainability
Without the European Commission’s reforms, governance systems “will act as countervailing forces against achieving sustainability objectives”.
COMMENT: Strategy, 9 March, 2021
Winning the case for sustainable corporate governance
Global business and investment leaders are calling for the integration of sustainability concerns in corporate governance frameworks.
INSIGHT: Remuneration, 23 February, 2021
Bonuses and bias: the risks of variable pay for compliance professionals
When a compliance professional perceives their pay package may be reduced as a result of their actions, there is a risk of biased decisions.
NEWS: Board composition, 22 February, 2021
Diversity milestone as FTSE 350 bids farewell to all-male boards (again)
A count by diversity campaign group the 30% Club shows that there is now a woman on the board at every company in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.
COMMENT: Strategy, 19 February, 2021
Is it inevitable that the FTSE 350 is ahead on boardroom diversity?
Research shows that FTSE SMC/AIM firms lag behind the FTSE 350 on boardroom diversity. Yet biggest does not need to be best in this field.
COMMENT: Strategy, 16 February, 2021
Why ESG strategy is a complex corporate challenge for boards
ESG is not about compliance. It is about ensuring three core areas of corporate responsibility come together strategically.
NEWS: Strategy, 15 February, 2021
Adoption of ESG pay incentives ‘doubles over past two years’
ISS global trends report finds increased use of environmental and social pay metrics, with 51% of firms in France using at least one.
COMMENT: Strategy, 12 February, 2021
Six key areas of brand activism—and how your company can speak out
After the Capitol riot many US firms felt they could not stay silent. Brand activism is on the rise and boards should be aware of its power.
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 12 February, 2021
What boards need to know about business transformation
Here are 10 key issues boards should understand to help their executive team make the most of a business transformation programme.
COMMENT: Leadership, 8 February, 2021
Prime problem: the challenge of founder CEO succession
Two experts in leadership succession tackle the thorny problem of how to plan a successful transition from a founder CEO such as Jeff Bezos.