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While gender diversity targets are being successfully achieved in the FTSE350, it’s a different story for AIM-listed companies.

The theme for the March meeting of the Next Generation NED Network, a network which hosts quarterly events for aspiring and existing non-executive directors, was ‘agreeing to disagree well’ – an issue that has relevance to almost everyone in the workplace.

In this guide, we delve into the ESG factors that truly matter and explore their implications for governance professionals.

There is a growing trend towards increasing numbers of sustainability and ESG committees at board level. If your company is considering establishing one, there are a few factors to consider.

The holiday season is upon us once more, and as a celebration we are once again examining various movies to determine what governance lessons can be learned from them.

On the 15th December, 2023, the Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD, announced that the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 which relates to the holding of virtual meetings, including AGMs, had been further extended to 31 December 2024.

The requirement for company directors to provide Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSN) came into force on 11 June 2023. After three months, the system has bedded in and the CRO has been able to identify some particular issues that presenters and directors may wish to address.

There are several different terms for the process by which boards are examined for their effectiveness. The two most common terms are board evaluation and board performance review.

How optimistic are UK boardrooms about the UK and overall global economy? In this blog we breakdown our latest findings from the Boardroom Bellwether 2023 survey.

The modern boardroom contains a diverse cast of characters, with differing priorities and targets. As a governance professional, you must be well equipped to help facilitate constructive debate.

In this article, we will explore how to boost director engagement and keep everyone on track.

Boards may not always be confident in understanding the right metrics to use to determine whether their organisation is adequately protected against cybersecurity threats. Here are five of the most significant key performance indicators (KPIs) that they should bear in mind.