Strategy
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Stakeholder capitalism, 21 April, 2020
Government bail-outs indicate ‘shift in mindset’ towards societal purpose
Denmark is leading a trend to impose restrictions on bail-outs, favouring business models that focus on stakeholders rather than shareholders.
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Due diligence, 20 April, 2020
Businesses ‘must consider human rights’ amid pandemic response
Campaign groups have warned that due diligence on human rights should remain central to organisations' response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Corporate governance, 20 April, 2020
Will Covid-19 accelerate the shift towards stakeholder governance?
The current challenging context will reveal to companies which of their shareholders have a long-term view—and which do not.
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COMMENT: Leadership, 17 April, 2020
The role of the board in times of distress
If companies are to survive the coronavirus crisis, corporate boards need to exercise collaborative, proactive leadership.
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Remuneration, 16 April, 2020
Asset managers urge restraint on executive pay during pandemic
Schroders and Hermes EOS warn boards that top executives must "share the pain" of the economic downturn, with pay "aligned with the experience of the wider workforce".
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15 April, 2020
What every business can do to help during this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic does not render us completely helpless. Large corporations, small businesses and communities can work together to build a sustainable future.
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Strategy, 9 April, 2020
Investors ‘expect boards to take a long-term view’ amid crisis
Open letter from the Investment Association details how members will help to “keep corporate Britain working”, with guidance on executive pay, dividends and financial reporting.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 8 April, 2020
Succession planning in the spotlight amid ‘genuine shock’ of PM’s illness
Succession planning is fraught with difficulty at the best of times. But seeing Boris Johnson laid low is a stark reminder to boards of its importance.
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Corporate purpose, 7 April, 2020
Business ‘will fundamentally change’ as result of Covid-19 crisis
Professor Colin Mayer says business is experiencing an "existential crisis"—and firms that can define their purpose will come out on top.
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Interview: Professor Colin Mayer on purposeful business, 7 April, 2020
No more business as usual: Professor Colin Mayer, Saïd Business School
The British Academy fellow on how business purpose has moved from the slipstream to the mainstream—and how firms with defined values are best placed to survive the current pandemic.
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INSIGHT: Coronavirus, 6 April, 2020
What’s in your hand? How businesses can create social value
Companies are creating social value during the coronavirus crisis by thinking innovatively about what they can offer—and who could benefit.
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Finance, 1 April, 2020
Pushback on buybacks as global brands postpone plans
Both WPP and Adidas have delayed plans to employ the controversial capital management tool, reflecting ongoing concerns in the UK and US about its use.
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Strategy, 1 April, 2020
Board leadership and culture will be a differentiator in this crisis
Calm, clear, decisive, empathetic, motivational and realistic leadership will be required—and we will all be judged on how we step up.
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Corporate strategy, 30 March, 2020
M&A activity predicted to increase post-Covid-19 crisis
EY survey finds 56% of global executives will actively pursue M&A in the next 12 months, with 38% focused on resilience as a key feature of target firms.
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Corporate purpose, 23 March, 2020
Stakeholder accountability at risk from the Covid-19 crisis
The current crisis is putting the concept of stakeholder accountability under strain. But experts warn that businesses will be judged on how they respond.
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Board composition, 20 March, 2020
Putting more women at the helm of corporate boards
Research shows that women often outperform men in critical board-leader competencies. If only there were more female board chairs.
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INSIGHT: Board strategy, 17 March, 2020
Leaders in crisis: why teamwork is the way forward
Many leaders admit to lacking confidence in a crisis. Training, teamwork and a supportive board can make all the difference.
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COMMENT: Corporate governance, 17 March, 2020
Covid-19 is a new systemic risk. What are the implications for governance?
A long-term perspective—and a grounding in ethics and values more generally—should guide both investor and board responses.
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Strategy, 16 March, 2020
Covid-19 has taken remote working mainstream. What next?
How organisations cope with the Covid-19 stress test will reveal how ready they are for the future of work.
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Strategy, 13 March, 2020
ICGN issues guidance for investors amid Covid-19 pandemic
International Corporate Governance Network says investors should demonstrate support for companies and avoid demands for short-term gains.