Launch of Board Agenda, 30th January 2017

Board Agenda launches to inspire exemplary board performance

Board Agenda website and magazine to provide insight, research and information on corporate governance, strategy, risk and ethics.

Gender equality, 9th November 2016

FRC welcomes Hampton/Alexander report

The UK's Financial Reporting Council has welcomed the Hampton/Alexander report.

Corporate reports, 18th November 2016

French companies increase resource for ESR reporting

French listed companies are investing more resources in ESR, remuneration and governance, according to the financial regulator.

Forced labour, 18th October 2016

FTSE 100 falls short on reporting under Modern Slavery Act

Analysis of modern slavery statements from FTSE 100 companies reveals none have achieved the highest standards of disclosure.

Nobel prize, 11th October 2016

Executive pay research shares Nobel prize

Economists focused on the development of contract theory take Nobel honours.

Diversity, 10th October 2016

Indian businesses under pressure over women on boards

Business regulator calls for action from companies in India that have so far missed the 2015 deadline to appoint women to their boards.

Asia, 29th September 2016

Australia tops Asia governance survey

Governance Watch survey 2016 sees the first-time entry and success of Australia in leading corporate governance ranking.

Corporate trust, 15th December 2016

Beyond the boardroom

In the eyes of society, business is in the doghouse. How can we rebuild corporate trust and restore self-esteem? The answer lies in looking at the bigger picture, argues Edward Speed.

Board reform, 14th November 2016

Workers on boards make sense and add value

Theresa May has reiterated her policy intention of placing employee representatives on company boards. Catherine Casey argues that workers bring expertise from the "floor" and will cultivate collaboration.

Gender diversity, 27th January 2018

Why gender diversity pays

Female board members make companies more profitable, though this is not always reflected in market valuations or research. Kris Byron and Corinne Post investigate why.

Corporate reform, 25th September 2017

Corporate culture and how to rebuild public trust

A succession of scandals across the world has given every indication that there is a crisis in corporate culture. So what do we do to fix the problem?

Artificial intelligence, 13th December 2016

Artificial intelligence revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as the next big disruptive force in technology that will transform public services and business. Olly Buston assesses the benefits and risks.

Sustainability, 30th November 2016

Patagonia: the business of virtue

If Patagonia's business model is a paragon of virtue, should more companies follow suit?

Interview: Richard Howitt & Paul Druckman, IIRC, 7th December 2016

Integrated reporting: leaders see strong potential for growth

Integrated reporting is growing in popularity and winning heavyweight support. Board Agenda spoke to the leaders behind the corporate reporting framework that makes people and natural resources essential capital.

Corporate culture, 7th December 2016

The need to nurture business culture is here to stay

Nurturing the right business culture is critical, but needn’t be something to shy away from. Jérémie Guillerme of stakeholder communications consultancy Black Sun sets out some advice to get you on the right road.

Governance, 7th December 2016

Measuring governance: why corporate culture needs a health check

A healthy corporate culture is much like a healthy political culture: it thrives in an environment where engagement and fairness are valued and people feel they have a genuine stake in the future.

Board effectiveness, 7th December 2016

The need for engaged boards is more crucial than ever before

Boardroom leaders are coping with a rapid rate of change, but must remain focused on building long-term, sustainable success, argues Anthony Carey.