Insight
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INSIGHT: Sustainability, 7 February, 2024
How to be a sustainability leader, not a follower
A board that looks to embed sustainability as a ‘guiding force’ in the business will give its company the competitive edge.
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INSIGHT: Hybrid working, 31 January, 2024
It’s office life—but not as we know it
How flexible working options, including an office space, allow employees to access the social connections needed for productivity.
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INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 30 January, 2024
AI is about governance, not tech
The potential of artificial intelligence is huge, as are the pitfalls. Here’s how to get to grips with the governance required.
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INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 25 January, 2024
Do ESG bonuses improve sustainability?
ESG bonuses are on the rise: are they improving sustainability or just increasing executive wealth?
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 15 January, 2024
How much do non-executive directors get paid?
Understanding the dynamics of pay across sectors is key to navigating your remuneration as a non-executive director.
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INSIGHT: Cybersecurity, 11 January, 2024
5 questions to ask chief information security officers
Board involvement helps to not only defend an organisation from cybersecurity threats, but also strengthen its resilience.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 22 December, 2023
How to increase diverse board-level skills
The diversity spotlight has missed one key area: the range of skills needed on the board to enable it to make the best decisions.
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INSIGHT: AGM trends, 18 December, 2023
What are your investors thinking?
The 2023 AGM season revealed that executive pay and long-term incentive awards are hot issues for European company shareholders.
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INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 5 December, 2023
AI priorities for the board
To reap the benefits of artificial intelligence, boards will need to work on their organisational confidence, talent and value.
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INSIGHT: Corporate purpose, 20 November, 2023
On purpose: crafting an authentic statement
Purpose statements define how organisations align purpose and people. Here’s how to make a statement that truly hits the mark.
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INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 13 November, 2023
How to succeed as a first-time CFO
The remit and responsibilities of the chief financial officer have changed, which can seem daunting for those entering the role.
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INSIGHT: Ethical culture, 13 November, 2023
How to embed an ethical culture
Business success depends on purpose—and therefore ethics—being the top item on any organisation’s board agenda.
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INSIGHT: Internal investigations, 3 November, 2023
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 1 November, 2023
How to prevent overboarding
Why it may be counterproductive to place a hard cap on the number of board positions a non-executive director can hold.
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INSIGHT: Acquisitions and ESG, 30 October, 2023
Deploying M&A to advance sustainability agendas
'Sustainability considerations are becoming increasingly important in M&As. Companies that fail to properly assess and manage their sustainability risks and opportunities can face significant financial and reputational consequences.'
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INSIGHT: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 25 October, 2023
How to boost diversity of thought
Companies benefit from diverse workforces, but also from having the input of different opinions and ways of thinking.
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INSIGHT: Crypto v cash, 9 October, 2023
Beware of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies promised a freer marketplace but bring unforeseen exposure to economic, technological and security concerns.
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INSIGHT: Cybersecurity, 3 October, 2023
Are you serious about cybersecurity?
Artificial intelligence chatbot hackers are just the latest in a long list of cyber threats, which are not going away any time soon.
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INSIGHT: Sustainability, 18 September, 2023
How to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making
Proactive leadership and board commitment are essential to transform notions of sustainability into fiscally viable business decisions.
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COMMENT: Governance, 12 September, 2023
Don’t let reporting requirements lead to boilerplate disclosures
We must balance the need for disclosure of non-financial information so that it is sufficient, but still proportionate.