reputation Archives

‘Collaboration’ is key to preparing for geopolitical crises

Geopolitical risk is here to stay, but businesses may not be ready for the next major incident, says report from IIA and Airmic.

Annual survey reveals 42% of the public consider business ‘unethical’

The Institute of Business Ethics says just 40% of those polled in its annual survey think business is ethical—down from 59% in 2020.

How failed M&A can destroy a director’s credibility

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are some of the most challenging and risky endeavours board members encounter—so make sure you know the pitfalls.

Ten mistakes boards can avoid on human rights

One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to recognise the seriousness of human rights risks—but it isn’t the only hazard. Here are ten mistakes boards can avoid.

Reputation of business improves since Brexit

The Confederation of British Industry finds that Brexit and young people have focused discussion on the role and reputation of business in society.

Reputation for the long term requires a change of attitude

Ensuring long-term success is about protecting reputation. But it may mean a painful adjustment from short to long-term thinking and to a more inclusive form of capitalism.

Managing reputation risk in the boardroom

A lot is spoken about organisational risk, but non-executives should remember their reputations are on the line too. Nick Hood describes the steps need to protect a personal reputation.

Time to focus on reputation

Reputation and strategy are two sides of the same coin. Prioritise reputation and it should determine a sensible strategy that rejects the short term.