Strategy
NEWS: Board composition, 5 February, 2021
Progress on ethnic diversity in FTSE 100 boardrooms ‘has stalled’
Research by consultancy Green Park finds just 3.4% of chairs, CEOs and CFOs have ethnic minority backgrounds—the same proportion as in 2014.
INSIGHT: Sustainability, 4 February, 2021
How boards can steer companies to ‘build back better’
The momentum for sustainability is strong despite misgivings over current financial strains. Few businesses can afford to ignore it.
COMMENT: Ethics, 2 February, 2021
Why directors should make compliance a strategic exercise
Compliance is no longer simply a question of rules, but of anticipating societal expectations and reflecting them in your corporate strategy.
NEWS: Governance, 2 February, 2021
Norges Bank divests from companies over tax issues
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn investments from seven companies over tax planning and transparency in the past year.
INSIGHT: Trends, 29 January, 2021
Big boss is watching: the pros and cons of employee surveillance
Some organisations are monitoring their employees as they work—or don’t work—from home. But there are pitfalls to this strategy.
NEWS: Disclosures, 27 January, 2021
Annual BlackRock CEO letter focuses on climate and diversity
Larry Fink calls on firms to publish their strategies to support a net zero economy and “improve diversity, equity and inclusion”.
NEWS: Diversity, 26 January, 2021
WEF launches coalition to ‘put racial equality on the board agenda’
AstraZeneca, Unilever, BlackRock and IKEA are among the companies taking part in a project to improve racial equality in business.
INSIGHT: Reputational risk, 20 January, 2021
How should corporate leaders navigate a political crisis?
As Trump leaves the White House, tough questions remain about whether CEOs should take a stand on political issues.
NEWS: Governance, 18 January, 2021
Boards urged to reform AGMs as part of post-pandemic strategy
ShareAction has called on boards to reform AGMs as part of a “purposeful” process that maximises shareholder and stakeholder involvement.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 15 January, 2021
Firms forge ahead with AI adoption despite a lack of skills on boards
Survey reveals more than two-thirds of companies plan to implement AI technologies in the next 12 months.