Why senior executives now need to rethink their approach when looking to secure non-executive and advisory roles.

Survey also shows poor progress on diversity, with chief executive appointments being almost exclusively white and male.

Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.

Companies appear to be sticking with experienced leaders—to the detriment of progress—suggests FTSE 350 boardroom research.

The “one by 2021” campaign to increase ethnic minority representation on UK boards has seen “significant progress”—but laggards remain.

Hampton-Alexander Review CEO warns more work is needed, while new research shows women leaders experience “everyday sexism” on a disturbing scale.

Latest update of Sir John Parker’s report finds 37% of FTSE 100 companies surveyed have no ethnic minority representation on their boards.

Verifying a senior hire’s CV is vital to avoid costly mistakes. But due diligence in recruitment requires more than database checks alone.

How some expressions used in the boardroom can offend or reveal bias. Meanwhile, is the hunt for a new chair at an end?

The only surprising thing about business minister Kelly Tolhurst’s letter raising the issue of ethnic minority representation on UK company boards is that it has taken so long.