Appearing on the Governance Watch podcast, senior IoD figures say a new report reveals recruitment practices must change, NEDs should have “greater energy” and “courage”, and pay levels may have to rise.

‘Pretence’ that companies have values may be over; AI could help Gen Z influence governance; no special corporate form needed to have a ‘purpose’.

Esser, who is professor of corporate law and governance at the University of Glasgow, joins the Institute of Directors as senior adviser.

Research finds FTSE 100 firms are still rejecting the 2018 proposal of improving workforce engagement by appointing a worker to the board.