Tag: Heidrick & Struggles

How to succeed as a first-time CFO
The remit and responsibilities of the chief financial officer have changed, which can seem daunting for those entering the role.

News round-up: this week in governance
Back in the office ‘by 2026’; personal conduct is a growing risk; how to be a CFO; avoiding corporate scandals.

Diversity ‘a chance to increase a board’s problem-solving ability’
But organisations that approach diversity, equity and inclusion from a compliance perspective fail to reap its benefits, research finds.

Sustainability and ESG appear low on board priorities
Many organisations are slow to reckon the cost of sustainability issues on their financial performance, global research reveals.

How to future-proof your board
Neglecting diversity and inclusion in volatile times will prove to be a false economy for boards in the longer term.

News round-up: this week in governance
Learning lessons from the CBI; US say-on-climate voting enthusiasm dims; calls for higher executive pay… and for pay restraint.

Board appointments fell sharply in 2022
Companies appear to be sticking with experienced leaders—to the detriment of progress—suggests FTSE 350 boardroom research.

Companies lean towards hiring CEOs new to the C-suite
Report on this year’s boards shows that 22% of UK chief executives had never had an executive role before becoming CEO.

Women take 54% of FTSE 350 board roles but fail to win ‘top jobs’
Just 19% of chair, chief executive, chief financial officer or senior independent director roles went to women in 2021.

Boards ‘lack the right knowledge’ to set effective climate policies
Research reveals disconnect between what boards say about the significance of climate change and their actual policies.