Board diversity means action more than words
Combined with the rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, the growing acceptance of the implications of stakeholder capitalism and a global pandemic are challenging corporate leadership and [...]
ESG increasingly influencing M&A transactions
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a growing focus for companies and their shareholders, financiers, employees and other stakeholders, they have also become increasingly important to [...]
Rethink how you do business for the future
The scale and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic has shocked the world. Disease infection has vaulted to the top of the list of global risks we face, and virtual has [...]
When culture clash kills the merger
Mergers and acquisitions are a key part of many organisations’ strategies. Often, millions of euros are at stake as well as the very future of the organisations and the [...]
Ensure the integrity of whistleblower reports
Whistleblower protection is integral to fostering transparency, promoting integrity, and detecting misconduct. Past cases demonstrate that corruption, fraud, and wrongdoing, as well as health and safety violations, are much [...]
Ethics is not a matter of course
Ethics and compliance are critical parts of any corporate culture. When a company focuses on ethics and adherence to industry standards, they reap many benefits: a positive reputation within [...]
Proofing your supply chain during a downturn
Buying teams should be limbering up in readiness to tackle a global recession, which experts say could be on the cards for 2020, especially with fears around the spread [...]
A good company culture drives innovation
Real innovation will starts with your company culture. Your shared values will help your business grow while stale company culture can sink you entirely. Your company culture can change [...]
Five risks facing manufacturers
COVID-19 is impacting every business in some way, but manufacturers are under unique pressure. Though many have been forced to shut down, others have been called upon to help [...]
