Tag: leadership
Why we need to teach diversity, equity, and inclusion
Concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion learned in the business classroom can end up in the boardroom, influencing thousands of lives.
Let’s talk about ‘regenerative business’, not sustainability
Sustainability and net-zero commitments may not be enough. We need companies to take a long-term view of ESG and promote regeneration.
Call for FTSE 100 companies to give guidance on ethics
Most top firms have a published code of ethics, but many lack the framework to help their employees make ethical decisions, research finds.
Parker Review sends ethnic diversity challenge to FTSE 350
This year’s report shows that, although significant progress has been made, many companies have increased diversity through NED appointments.
ESG resilience requires leaders to manage without certainty
Boards lack the understanding needed to face environmental and social challenges, according to LBS professor.
Anticipation is key to risk management and resilience
Experts warn that boards cannot devise a response plan to everything that might go wrong, so should focus on emerging risks.
Navigating the new world of work
Firms need to focus on building an inclusive environment and a culture of trust to overcome the challenges of remote or hybrid working.
Less than a third of FTSE 100 executives are women
In Europe as a whole, only 7.7% of top companies’ chief executives are female, gender diversity barometer shows.
Performance declines as boards grow in size
Researchers found that investment dropped by 2-3 percentage points as companies passed from 12 to 16 board members.
Digital transformation: Get the basics right
Board involvement at the get-go will boost the chances of a successful digital transformation for the business.