Tag: diversity

Diversity business case arguments may deter job candidates
Performance-based and fairness-based arguments confirm that social identities “are a lens through which contributions will be judged”.

News round-up: this week in governance
US investors vote against pay deals; sexism and the City—NZ edition; PwC fined over Kier audit; LGBT-led firms ‘outperform the market’.

Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism
Over a third of young female workers have been sexually harassed, with bullying “systemic” and racism “normalised” in some parts of the firm.

BLM protests see investors back boards with black directors
The recruitment of black directors and the discussion of diversity in company documents both increased following the death of George Floyd.

Does diversity deliver? We don’t know yet—and here’s why
Studies appear to show a causal link between diversity and financial performance. But the methods are not robust enough to draw this conclusion.

In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
Survey reveals that while US companies are happy to invest in ESG, their lawyers fear legal risks involved in increasing disclosures.

Sacha Sadan: ‘Good companies have always thought about these issues’
Forget the buzzwords, says LGIM’s Sacha Sadan. Stewardship has always been central to effective governance—firms now need to articulate it.

LGIM’s Sacha Sadan on stewardship and sustainability
We talk to Sacha Sadan, LGIM’s director of investment stewardship and one of the industry’s most influential thinkers on corporate governance.

Global leadership on sustainability requires greener boards
Research into the top 100 public companies shows the right board composition can boost sustainability commitments and drive change.

The outlook for governance in 2019
Governance concerns for boards to focus on in 2019 include data breaches, inclusivity, new codes and managing engagement. Board Agenda hears from the experts and looks at the strategic questions boards should be asking.