Tag: coronavirus
Governance week: stakeholderism, US election, IoD departure, ESG blow
Is the shift to stakeholder primacy real—or a PR exercise? Plus change at the top for the Institute of Directors; confirmation of the Biden–Harris ticket; and bad news for ESG.
ESG ‘not a factor’ in share price resilience during Covid-19 crisis
Researchers found that firms’ ESG ratings were also “significantly negatively associated with returns” in the Q2 recovery period.
How Covid-19 raises the digital stakes even higher
With our increased reliance on the non-physical world, Covid-19 has accelerated the digital transition of our societies, industries and companies.
Blockchain, supply chains and the post-Covid world
Covid-19 has underlined the vulnerability of supply chains. The blockchain can enhance resilience by improving the transparency and traceability of transactions.
Covid-19: cuts to executive pay ‘mainly superficial or short term’
Only 36 FTSE 100 companies cut CEO pay as a result of the pandemic, while the median FTSE 100 CEO pay package fell by 0.5% in 2019.
How the impact of Covid-19 could cause an epidemic of misconduct
The risk of professional misconduct and ethical lapses increases in stressful situations. Organisations should be aware of the contributing factors.
In the current crisis, less hierarchical companies show special resilience
How can traditional organisations leverage the cultural and behavioural aspects of self-management imposed by the Covid-19 crisis?
Centre stage vs. backstage: the two faces of leadership
It’s not only what leaders do in the spotlight that counts. Great leaders also know how to manage the organisational machinery behind the scenes.
A blueprint for business to transition to a nature-positive future
The pandemic shows that nature-related business risks are intensifying. A new report provides a route map for business action to safeguard nature.
How blockchain can create more resilient supply chains in the post-Covid recovery
Blockchain improves the integrity of supply chains by providing companies and consumers with transparent and secured data.