Tag: selection
Poor mental health ‘associated with greater CEO turnover’
A study in Sweden looked at the health records of 25,000 CEOs to explore the role of mental and physical well-being on tenure, governance and policies.
ISS policy change puts nomcos under pressure to boost gender diversity
US proxy advisory firm will advise shareholders to vote against nomination committee chairs where there are no female board directors.
Due diligence in recruitment requires the human touch
Verifying a senior hire’s CV is vital to avoid costly mistakes. But due diligence in recruitment requires more than database checks alone.
What makes a successful non-executive director?
Qualities that are prized in executive life must be left at the boardroom door as a non-executive director. So what do boards look for in a new recruit?
Financial services CEOs ‘lack technology expertise’
Research reveals that the proportion of chief executives in the FTSE with a technology background has risen 27%—except in financial services.
Personal moral values key to ethical corporate governance
Moral values are so important for company directors they should be given equal weighting in selection procedures, while ethical competency should be a key performance indicator.
Critical distance
New non-executives must have their areas of expertise but must also understand the “none-too-subtle” tension between challenging management and knowing what’s going on inside their companies.
Should it be lonely to be a CEO?
It can be a solitary role being chief executive, but there is support available from the chairman, mentors and coaches.
New beginnings
Achieving the Davies Review target of women making up 25% of board membership in the FTSE 100 forced many first-time appointments. But what should women be doing to launch their non-executive careers?
Brain bias: Think before your next appointment
Your brain may fool you into accepting poor appointments, so what should you do about it?