‘Pretence’ that companies have values may be over; AI could help Gen Z influence governance; no special corporate form needed to have a ‘purpose’.

FIFA’s ban of the One Love armband at the World Cup triggers German supermarket giant to cancel sponsorship.

There are no easy solutions to balancing the needs of stakeholders, but having a board where tough issues are raised and debated is crucial to success.

Professor Colin Mayer says business is experiencing an “existential crisis”—and firms that can define their purpose will come out on top.

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.

Research from the Institute of Business Ethics reveals that ethics, values and culture are struggling to find a home at the top of boardroom agendas.

Recent cases of controversial social media posts have focused attention on what happens when employees’ beliefs or opinions contradict their employers’ values. It’s the responsibility of the board to lead an offline discussion with staff about the boundaries of their personal and professional personas.

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 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?

One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to realise the importance of culture, but it isn’t the only pitfall.