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Rolls-Royce rolls back

Rolls-Royce rolls back on DEI policies

The British aerospace multinational has operations in North America, where it is ‘complying with all requirements’.

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Fairness makes for meritocracy

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

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UK boards not swayed by US DEI moves

Business approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion remain constructive, ‘despite political headwinds’, says IoD.

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Ministers defend DEI measures in UK governance code

‘Diversity on boards and in organisations promotes better governance, decision-making and transparency,’ says Baroness Twycross.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10 steps to a more innovative board

With 14% of organisations reporting difficulty in finding diverse voices, it’s time to reframe the narrative.

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