Despite advanced science and technology and the good intentions of many male and female leaders, today’s corporate world is still far from gender equality. This study conducted by European Women on Boards, in autumn 2019 provides insights on gender diversity in the European corporate world by countries, industries and companies.
Read this resourceIn this update of the Parker Review, it has been found that the target of ‘One by 2021’ – of getting at least one non-white director on all FTSE 100 boards by 2021 and by 2024 on FTSE 250, is looking unachievable. Whilst progress has been made 37% of FTSE 100 boards remain all-white and…
Read this resourceCompanies need to improve their governance practices and reporting if they are to demonstrate their positive impact on the economy and wider society, according to a new report from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
Read this resourceThis report from Deliotte and the NACD is designed to give corporate directors and senior executives a comprehensive overview of major business and governance issues likely to demand board focus over the coming year.
Read this resourceAccording to the 2019 BDO Board Survey, public company boards, of varying market caps, are busy navigating various oversight issues while evolving the way they communicate key decisions, actions and company performance to meet new or changing stakeholders’ demands.
Read this resourceThis report explores the “power of parity” in Africa, looking at the potential boost to economic growth that could come from accelerating progress towards gender equality. It builds on MGI’s global research on this topic since 2015 which has included reports on globally. This report also further develops the thinking contained in McKinsey & Company’s…
Read this resourceDoes corporate reporting need a culture shock? Organisations recognise that there is a demand for corporate reporting to be more transparent. These insights into how reporting should change are drawn from findings from the 2019 EY Global Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) corporate reporting survey. You can also explore the data behind the survey,…
Read this resourceIn our volatile times, restoring trust in businesses has never been a more important or complex challenge and yet Grant Thornton’s 18th annual Corporate Governance Review shows only a minority of the FTSE 350 are seizing the initiative.
Read this resourceBy delving deep into the real-world experiences PwC uncovered some surprising findings, many of which turn the basic notion of crisis management on its head. The report heard from 2,084 senior executives, in organisations of all sizes, in 25 industries, and across 43 countries.
Read this resourceAs the Hampton-Alexander Review enters its final year they launch their 2019 report on improving gender balance in FTSE leadership. In 2016 the voluntary Review set five key Recommendations aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership positions of FTSE 350 companies, including a target of 33% by the end of 2020. This penultimate and fourth…
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