Strategy
Board leadership, 5 May, 2020
Forget perfect: how to make decisions during uncertain times
Many directors are struggling with decision-making when the data changes daily. Boards should take a “roughly right” approach to keep moving forwards.
Stakeholder capitalism, 21 April, 2020
Government bail-outs indicate ‘shift in mindset’ towards societal purpose
Denmark is leading a trend to impose restrictions on bail-outs, favouring business models that focus on stakeholders rather than shareholders.
Due diligence, 20 April, 2020
Businesses ‘must consider human rights’ amid pandemic response
Campaign groups have warned that due diligence on human rights should remain central to organisations’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Corporate governance, 20 April, 2020
Will Covid-19 accelerate the shift towards stakeholder governance?
The current challenging context will reveal to companies which of their shareholders have a long-term view—and which do not.
COMMENT: Leadership, 17 April, 2020
The role of the board in times of distress
If companies are to survive the coronavirus crisis, corporate boards need to exercise collaborative, proactive leadership.
Remuneration, 16 April, 2020
Asset managers urge restraint on executive pay during pandemic
Schroders and Hermes EOS warn boards that top executives must “share the pain” of the economic downturn, with pay “aligned with the experience of the wider workforce”.
15 April, 2020
What every business can do to help during this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic does not render us completely helpless. Large corporations, small businesses and communities can work together to build a sustainable future.
Strategy, 9 April, 2020
Investors ‘expect boards to take a long-term view’ amid crisis
Open letter from the Investment Association details how members will help to “keep corporate Britain working”, with guidance on executive pay, dividends and financial reporting.
INSIGHT: Leadership, 8 April, 2020
Succession planning in the spotlight amid ‘genuine shock’ of PM’s illness
Succession planning is fraught with difficulty at the best of times. But seeing Boris Johnson laid low is a stark reminder to boards of its importance.
Corporate purpose, 7 April, 2020
Business ‘will fundamentally change’ as result of Covid-19 crisis
Professor Colin Mayer says business is experiencing an “existential crisis”—and firms that can define their purpose will come out on top.