Strategy
Social purpose, 22 June, 2020
CEO activism: should leaders speak up about social causes?
Nearly two-thirds of people want CEOs to take the lead on policy change instead of government. Here are three rules on when and why a CEO should speak up.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 19 June, 2020
Governance after the pandemic requires a stewardship approach
Covid-19 heralds big changes for how boards and teams work amid a global digital transformation. A stewardship approach can help to manage fracture points.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 17 June, 2020
Digital disruption: how will Covid-19 affect the future of work?
The pandemic is forcing a mass upgrading of our digital literacy—and the ability of businesses and individuals to adapt to new ways of working.
Workplace, 17 June, 2020
Three teamwork trends that may not survive this crisis
Before Covid-19, workplace teams as we know them were changing. Will their evolution continue, or will the post-pandemic period see us go backwards?
INSIGHT: Technology, 15 June, 2020
Business looks to automation in the wake of Covid-19
Robotics and automation will become more important than ever as a solution for UK business recovery amid the pandemic’s devastating economic impact.
Corporate responsibility, 10 June, 2020
Investors signal unease with banks’ support for Hong Kong security law
Aviva Investors’ CIO reveals concerns about HSBC and Standard Chartered’s backing for the new law, which has been widely criticised.
Corporate governance, 9 June, 2020
US public backs shift to stakeholder capitalism amid Covid-19
Only 25% of people polled believe capitalism “ensures the greater good of society”, with 80% saying the pandemic has revealed “acceptable and unacceptable corporate behaviour”.
Finance, 8 June, 2020
How failed M&A can destroy a director’s credibility
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are some of the most challenging and risky endeavours board members encounter—so make sure you know the pitfalls.
INSIGHT: Communications, 5 June, 2020
Black Lives Matter: US corporates speak out
Companies are increasingly willing to take a stand on social and political issues. But experts warn that words must be backed up by policies.
Strategy, 4 June, 2020
How to grow your resilience at a time of uncertainty
When confronted with anxiety and ambiguity, many of us feel paralysed. Cultivating an uncertainty capability can help you find a path forward.