This jointly authored guide by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Dentons is an informative and insightful primer that covers such fundamentals as: defining what corporate governance is, why it matters, and how it evolves with growth and best practices for successful corporate governance.
Read this resourceBoard leadership of U.S. companies is slowly evolving, shifting from a longstanding practice of combining the chair and CEO roles to increasingly separating the roles and appointing an independent chair. Spencer Stuart review the selection process, responsibilities and skills of effective Chairs.
Read this resourceSpencer Stuart’s 2023 survey of S&P MidCap 400 boards finds an increased focus on appointing more top-level executives — active or retired CEOs, chairs, COOs and presidents — mirroring the trend at large-cap boards.
Read this resourceBDO’s seventh annual Nonprofit Standards benchmarking survey is a study of 250 nonprofit executives. It highlights the top issues facing nonprofits – and how these organizations plan to adapt to serve the changing needs of their constituents.
Read this resourceThe Sustainability Board, in collaboration with Chapter Zero, have released their 2023 Annual ESG Preparedness Report which offers a view of the current state of global ESG oversight, with an additional focus on US boards.
Read this resourceNow in its 28th edition, the 2023 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a comprehensive review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE rankings, providing a valuable perspective on the health of boardrooms during 2022–2023.
Read this resourceIn PwC’s 2023 Annual Corporate Directors Survey over 600 corporate directors shared their views on the most pressing issues facing boards, including how they are leading their organizations through uncharted territory.
Read this resourceIn KPMG’s October Directors Quarterly they look at geopolitics and the board, advancing the conversation on climate, financial reporting updates and staying in sync with internal audit.
Read this resourceOne-third of CEOs are now leaving their posts within three years, a new Korn Ferry study finds. Would better succession planning help retain them?
Read this resourceHeidrick & Struggles Board Monitor Brazil 2023 shows Brazilian boards in 2022 saw an uptick in directors active in their executive roles and a decrease in first-time public board directors.
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