Tag: DEI

Fairness makes for meritocracy
Favouring actions over persuasion, boards can take small yet extremely effective steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.

UK boards not swayed by US DEI moves
Business approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion remain constructive, ‘despite political headwinds’, says IoD.

Ministers defend DEI measures in UK governance code
‘Diversity on boards and in organisations promotes better governance, decision-making and transparency,’ says Baroness Twycross.

A future-fit business for the decade ahead
With a world in ‘polycrisis’, board leadership on sustainability will be critical for competitiveness and long-term viability.

Should boards ditch DEI?
Seven ways to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the sociopolitical headwinds surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.

A guide to CEO succession planning
Ensuring that leadership transitions do not rock the business is key to organisational resilience and success.

UK firms urged to continue support for diversity and inclusion
In a trend ‘deeply concerning’ to some, a number of major US firms, including Walmart and McDonald’s, plan to scale back their DEI practices.

Political pressure affects US diversity metrics
In the face of strong right-wing opposition, DEI is still a key measure used in executive pay schemes, research finds.

10 steps to a more innovative board
With 14% of organisations reporting difficulty in finding diverse voices, it’s time to reframe the narrative.

Imposed gender quotas boost board performance
But positive outcomes of increased female board representation are not reflected in stock prices, research shows.