Tag: ethics
Warning over boardroom composition as businesses adapt to Covid-19
A report from ecoDa cautions that current boardroom composition may not “respond to the imperatives” of the post-pandemic business environment.
Investors use securities law to sue over sexual misconduct
Shareholders have begun using laws governing corporate disclosures to hold companies to account over “material impact” of sexual harassment.
Fall in number of boards that ‘discuss ethics on a regular basis’
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.
Stakeholder accountability at risk from the Covid-19 crisis
The current crisis is putting the concept of stakeholder accountability under strain. But experts warn that businesses will be judged on how they respond.
Section 172 reporting is an opportunity to increase transparency
New S172 reporting requirements should spur firms to review how board decisions are reached, and push boards to learn more about the views of stakeholders.
Big data ‘poses biggest ethical challenge’ for businesses
Survey reveals 43% of executives see data management and governance as their top concern relating to technology-driven growth.
How does your board deal with sexual misconduct?
As several US states move to outlaw non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual misconduct, boards in every jurisdiction must review their policies—and their company culture.
Moral leadership has a positive impact—if you tread carefully
Academics reviewed 300 studies of moral leadership to uncover the advantages and pitfalls for companies and their leaders, and found that nuance is key.
Heartache to headache: why workplace relationships are a problem
McDonald’s and BlackRock have both parted ways with senior executives after workplace relationships came to light. So what are the risks of an office romance?
Norway pushes for mandatory human rights due diligence
Draft act imposes a duty for firms to know the “salient risks” to human rights in direct operations and provides a “right to information” about any impact.