REPORTS, WHITEPAPERS & DIRECTOR BRIEFINGS

Looking for the latest research or a briefing on a key topic? Keen to explore best practice guides or read a case study? Board Agenda has compiled a selection of useful resources from industry bodies, regulators, academics and professional advisory firms from around the world in a simple-to-use directory.

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Resources

Brought to you by FGS Global

A hard job getting harder: The board's role in a rewired world

The role of director is demanding intellectually, ethically and strategically. FGS interviewed 175 experts and polled 20,000 people.

Brought to you by High Pay Centre

Fair Reward Framework: A three-year review of the findings 2026

This High Pay Centre report analyses three years' worth of Fair Reward Framework data collection and looks at the trends that have evolved.

Brought to you by FTSE Women Leaders

FTSE Women Leaders Review: Achieving Gender Balance 2026

This year’s FTSE Women Leaders Review shows that the commitment and progress in both listed and private companies continues to be strong.

Brought to you by Diligent

Executive Compensation in 2025

This report, from Diligent Market Intelligence, assesses quantitative data and looks at executive compensation trends.

Brought to you by PwC

PwC 29th Global CEO Survey 2026

PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey is based on responses from 4,454 chief executives across 95 countries and territories.

Brought to you by Broadridge

Unlocking the Future of Investor Relations

This Broadridge report explores how investor relations teams can use technology and analytics to foster stronger connections with shareholders

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Chief people officer focus: 2026 agenda—becoming an enterprise CPO

Heidrick & Struggles report on four suggested priorities from leading CPOs for building executional excellence and strategic influence.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart UK Board Index 2025

The 2025 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

Reimagining the Way the World Works 2025

Forum for the Future sustainability report, showcasing examples of organisations or communities that are reimagining how we live and work.

Brought to you by UN Global Compact

Trailblazers & Transformers: UK business sectors redefining sustainability 2025

This UN Global Compact report examines six sectors that will shape the UK’s progress on meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook

The KPMG CEO Outlook, conducted with 1,350 CEOs in Aug/Sept 2025, provides insight into the mindset, strategies and planning tactics of CEOs.

Brought to you by Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors

Risk in Focus 2026

Risk in Focus 2026 from the ECIIA draws on a survey of 879 chief audit executives, and takes a deep look into areas of pressing importance.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Governance Guide: Becoming a Non-Executive Director

Board Agenda’s Director Reference Guide on becoming a non-executive director has insights on the NED role & advice for those considering it.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Board Monitor 2025: Board Refreshment

Heidrick & Struggles’ survey of CEOs and board members revealed that only 47% were confident about their board refreshment practice.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2025 - UK insights

Forvis Mazars draws UK insights from its global study and looks at UK executives’ strategic priorities to drive growth.

Brought to you by PwC

Board Effectiveness: A Survey of the C-Suite 2025

The fifth annual C-suite survey into board effectiveness from PwC and The Conference Board captured insights from more than 500 executives.

Brought to you by MindGym

Talent Management in 2025

From rethinking leadership to wrestling with AI, MindGym's report reveals the trends shaping talent strategies in 2025.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

On The Highwire: Being a CHRO in 2025

Korn Ferry surveyed 750 senior HR leaders (including 450 CHROs) to understand their key priorities in 2025 and beyond.

Brought to you by PwC

Global top 100 companies – by market capitalisation 2025

The PwC global top 100 report ranks the largest public companies by their market capitalisation as at 31 March 2025.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

Rebels with a plan: why the best companies are disruptive

This Korn Ferry report examines the World's Most Admired Companies rankings and finds out why successful companies do not stand still.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2025 - Cutting through competition

Forvis Mazars gained insights from 1,700 executives across 35 countries to explore the strategic priorities of the C-suite.

Brought to you by Talent Strategy Group

Critical Roles Report 2025

This report from the Talent Strategy Group contains global insights on how companies select and manage their highest value roles.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

Enabling Climate and Health Resilience: A Blueprint for Urgent Business Action 2025

This Forum for the Future report provides businesses with a roadmap to integrate climate action and health equity into their core strategies.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Route to the Top 2025

Heidrick & Struggles’ report draws on an analysis of the profiles of the 1,232 CEOs at the largest companies in 27 markets.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Board Agenda's Governance Guide: Fostering the Board-CEO relationship

This Board Agenda Director Reference Guide on fostering the board-CEO relationship provides practical advice to resolve unhelpful friction.