Tag: corporate culture
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.
Culture at heart: Steven Baert, Novartis
Steven Baert, the group head of human resources at Novartis, explores the thinking behind culture change at the Swiss pharmaceuticals behemoth.
The gloves are off: gender pay gap reporting and dirty tricks
Since gender pay gap reporting rules came into force last year, some boards are playing dirty to avoid exposing higher male pay ratios.
‘Professional scepticism’ must be further embedded into audit firms’ culture
First review of the culture of audit companies by the Financial Reporting Council sets a path for it to monitor and act if improvements fail to emerge.
Asset manager Hermes calls for external review of culture at Volkswagen
Major investment adviser wants shareholders to vote against new Volkswagen board appointments, and an independent and analytical review of the carmaker’s plan to improve its culture and governance.
London Stock Exchange told to tackle culture following CEO’s departure
Report calls on the London Stock Exchange to be more transparent about the company culture it wants following the controversial departure of CEO Xavier Rolet.
How boards foster a strong culture
Corporate culture is a hot topic for discussion right now, but how can boards get it right in practice? Directors can get ahead of the game by using digital tools to cultivate a strong culture and long-term success.
Will a private company governance code really duck executive pay?
James Wates has made emphatic statements on the role of executive pay in the forthcoming governance code for private companies. But what do they mean?
Corporate culture: concept into focused action
Culture has become a headline issue for companies but few seem to pay it more than lip service. How do you turn such an important issue into focused action?
A very strategic engagement: stakeholders and long-term value
Attending to the needs of all stakeholders will make an enterprise more successful in the long term, but it’s up to boards to engage with them in a fair and open way.