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Workplace wellbeing re-examined: could empathy and kindness be the lasting legacy of the pandemic?
09 May 2022
Although the UK has the highest level of mental ill-health in Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven a reduction in the stigma around mental health and made the UK a more compassionate and empathetic nation. Read more
Six ways to avoid unethical behaviour in the boardroom and remain compliant
05 May 2022
The tone of an organisation emanates from the top, which means that directors should hold both themselves and their board colleagues to high standards. This blog explores ways to avoid unethical behaviour in the boardroom. Read more
Good news for good causes
03 May 2022
Unlike in many other countries, anyone who has ‘lost’ an old bank or building society account in the UK remains entitled to the money, however long it takes them to find it again. Read more
Effective governance: the key to delivering ESG success?
25 April 2022
Boards need to see their way through the myriad of definitions, interpretations and priorities that have come to be ESG. The question is: how?. Read more
Every day is Earth Day for companies committed to ESG and CSR
22 April 2022
The increasingly observable impacts of global warming and climate change are set to intensify over the coming years and even decades if businesses do not take action. Read more
Expect the Unexpected: Effective Risk Governance in an Uncertain World
19 April 2022
21st Century businesses have had to endure a wide range of disruptive events, including global financial crises, pandemics, wars, social and economic turmoil and the effects of climate change, to name but a few. Read more
Why is ESG relevant to organisations with a social purpose?
14 April 2022
Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically. Read more
Cyber security governance - a constantly evolving regulatory subject
11 April 2022
Although cybersecurity remains at the top priority of most organisations, regardless of size, it continues to be a challenge to deal with as the majority of cybersecurity breaches happen due to human error. Read more
Six things all companies need to know about ESG reporting
07 April 2022
ESG reporting is a complex space that’s no longer only relevant to the largest companies. Here are six things every company needs to know. Read more
P&O Ferries sackings – illegal, immoral, ill thought out?
05 April 2022
Recent redundancies at P&O Ferries have resulted in public outcry, but the consequences for the business remain to be seen. Read more
