Insight

1. COMMENT: Guidance, 26 February, 2021

   The purpose and practice of independent board evaluations

   Should external board reviews serve to inform a continual process of improvement or provide an assessment of whether the board is effective?

2. 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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   INSIGHT: Responsible investment, 26 January, 2021

   Why Covid-19 is driving action on climate, biodiversity and social justice

   The pandemic has underlined the importance of sustainable investing to global progress on ESG and stakeholder governance.

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   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.

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   INSIGHT: Outlook, 11 January, 2021

   Beyond Covid: risk and resilience among governance trends for 2021

   Digitalisation, diversity, risk and resilience are just some of the governance issues set to dominate the corporate landscape in 2021.

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   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.

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   INSIGHT: Board composition, 21 December, 2020

   The Secret NED: a non-executive is not just for Christmas

   When it comes to the selection of non-executives don't be dazzled by shiny baubles: a highly sought-after NED may not be the most reliable choice.

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    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.

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