Tag: Institute of Directors
Companies set to swerve option of workers on boards
A survey reveals that despite being an option in the UK’s corporate governance code, workers on boards is an unpopular choice.
Opinions of the code: The good, the bad and the missed out
Revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code, published in July, have sparked mixed reactions from commentators. One thing is clear: the new code won’t please everyone.
Former easyJet CFO takes IoD chair during Lady Judge case
Former easyJet CFO Chris Walton steps up to interim chairman at the IoD, as it looks to move on following an investigation into chairwoman Lady Barbara Judge.
Behaviour of IoD chairwoman Lady Judge called into question
The Institute of Directors has been presented the results of an investigation into alleged misconduct by chairwoman Lady Barbara Judge towards staff; its council meets today to discuss the findings.
IoD seeks greater role for remcos over share buybacks
Remuneration committees should have responsibility for reporting on what happens to executive pay following a share buyback, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
Business needs a Brexit Christmas gift, says IoD
Institute of Directors says businesses can only wait until March 2018 before making critical structural decisions to deal with Brexit.
View from the chair: Ken Olisa on good governance
The debate over good governance should be led by practitioners, not regulators, but companies need a deeper understanding of how their boards operate, says Ken Olisa of the Institute of Directors.
Governance concerns the whole organisation, not just the board
The 2017 Good Governance Report paints a positive picture of the quality of boardroom decisions in our largest organisations, but the focus must now turn to ensuring that the writ of the board is driven down through the organisation.
Easing rules for sovereign-controlled listings ‘detrimental’ to governance
UK plans to free up listing rules to attract sovereign-controlled companies could have a detrimental impact on the region’s reputation for sound corporate governance, warns the Institute of Directors.
IoD calls for shareholders to have second vote on pay
Institute of Directors argues for a 30% threshold to provide shareholders with a second vote against pay reports.