14 February, 2019
Strategic decision-making in a fast-changing world
The future is hard to predict, and the current pace of change poses more questions than it answers. What impact will shifting global demographics and increasing longevity have on investment strategies...
10 December, 2018
Ted Baker: ‘Hugging’ and making employees heard
Last Friday fashion retailer Ted Baker revealed it had removed a “hug zone”. Formerly situated near the desk of founder Ray Kelvin, the sign on the floor was taken away. Its presence would be a...
21 November, 2018
Portuguese workers lead on ethics
Bosses might well consider the merits of setting up base in Portugal, after the latest survey from the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) found the country’s workers are the least likely to welcome ...
21 September, 2018
Ethics: Must have, not nice to have
Warren Buffett, the so-called Sage of Omaha and vaunted leader of investment house Berkshire Hathaway, is credited with saying: “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrit...
24 July, 2018
Follow the rules of corporate obligation, and reap the rewards
While it might be considered that the prime responsibility of company directors and managers is to grow the company, and thereby also grow the returns to owners and investors, this is ac...
16 March, 2018
Whistleblowing: the problem with speaking out
Last year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority received information from 900 whistleblowers. The Care and Quality Commission received more than 7,000 disclosures from whistleblowers. ...
3 November, 2017
US watchdog raises hurdle for shareholder votes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US financial watchdog, has beefed up the guidance for shareholder proposals, potentially making it easier for companies to resist votes on social or e...
18 October, 2017
Businesses lack commitment to ethics, say UK and Irish workers
More than half of workers feel their workplace fails to be committed to ethical behaviour, according to a survey by accounting association ACCA. The survey of 1,100 workers in the UK and Ireland f...
5 October, 2017
Non-executives and setting the right tone at the top
What is tone at the top, and what does it mean for the role of non-executive directors? A survey by one leading consultancy has shown that: A resounding agreement from our respondents ...
4 October, 2017
