Tag: corporate culture
Think tank recommends culture and people role for remcos
Remuneration committees (remcos) tend to focus on executive pay, but a think tank has called for their remit to be widened to include culture and people.
Establishing vision and values in financial services
The boards of global financial institutions must have the expertise, diversity and operational understanding to ensure effective oversight, but they must start by setting the company’s culture and strategy.
Why integrating ESG is the key to sustainable business
Investors are placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues at the top of their agendas, and they expect the companies they invest in to do likewise. But financial services firms need to ensure that ESG commitments are reflected in robust policies.
Culture and intangibles top list of engagement concerns
Letters from State Street and BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink indicate the emphasis investors now place on corporate culture and intangible assets.
Steps to strengthen boardroom culture, reputation and risk
The revamped governance code and guidance amount to a demand for cultural change in the boardroom. But how should boards change in order to better manage the risks associated with poor corporate culture?
Business ethics and building a strong ethical culture
Poor ethical behaviour can destroy a company’s reputation, but establishing a strong ethical programme can lay the foundation for improved conduct and business performance.
Employee ownership: a help or hindrance to UK business?
The shadow chancellor has proposed a move towards 10% employee ownership, while the CBI director-general describes the plan as a “wilful misunderstanding of business”. How could this work in practice?
Ten mistakes boards can avoid on human rights
One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to recognise the seriousness of human rights risks—but it isn’t the only hazard. Here are ten mistakes boards can avoid.
The cultural attributes of the most innovative companies
The case of China’s innovative Longfor Properties, which trailblazed corporate culture reform in China, proves that “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is not a recipe for innovation.
Business ethics: Why do good people do bad things?
The UK’s revised governance code will require boards to keep a watchful eye on their corporate cultures. To this end, understanding behavioural ethics can help instil the right values in employees.