Technology
NEWS: Technology, 18 February, 2021
FRC backs use of augmented and virtual reality in corporate reporting
Report says VR and AR could play “a useful role in supporting and building understanding about a company, its business model and operations”.
NEWS: Board expertise, 16 February, 2021
Firms need ‘two layers’ of AI governance
Research suggests large companies need two layers of AI governance if they are not only to supervise its use but also exploit its advantages.
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.
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.
INSIGHT: Psychology, 4 January, 2021
How technology threatens mental health—especially if you’re inauthentic
When the personality you show the world doesn’t match your true self, it can sap the energy you need to deal with technostress.
INSIGHT: Technology risk, 17 December, 2020
Cyber-accountability for C-suite and boards
In an extract from his forthcoming book, Mathieu Gorge explains why CEOs and board members are good targets for hackers and social engineers.
INSIGHT: Trends, 14 December, 2020
Hybrid working requires new technology and HR strategies
Chief information officers and HR directors must work together to create a new sense of belonging for employees after the pandemic.
NEWS: Strategy, 3 December, 2020
Top companies report problems with CEO succession planning
Over two-thirds of FTSE 100 firms have flagged CEO succession planning as an issue to shareholders, with 13% warning about board tech skills.
NEWS: Board skills, 6 November, 2020
Digital expertise in the boardroom ‘improves company performance’
Study finds positive association between board-level digital expertise and company success, including the use of new tech in business models.
NEWS: Technology, 13 October, 2020
Changes to company constitutions ‘could allow use of AI on the board’
While a number of directors’ tasks could be “augmented”—or entirely substituted—by the use of AI, questions remain over liability.