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Philippa Foster Back: Even if it is legal, is it right?
16 May 2018
The director at the Institute of Business Ethics discusses consumer backlash against misbehaving companies, how boards shape culture and UK reform of corporate governance. Read more...
Strong culture and governance make for sporting behaviour
15 May 2018
Understanding and improving culture can help ease sport’s troubles. Read more...
How small and mid-cap firms can AIM higher
15 May 2018
The QCA has updated its code to help small and mid-cap companies improve governance and encourage growth. Read more...
Executive remuneration reform needs patience
15 May 2018
Recent changes to executive pay regulation need more time to have an effect. Read more...
Company law allows a purpose beyond profit
14 May 2018
Legal requirements offer opportunities for business to be driven by more than shareholder value. Read more...
Technical
Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies rules on ‘bumping’ staff
14 May 2018
Employment round-up looks at Vento bands, discussions during proceedings breaks, and full particulars for Employment Tribunal claims. Read more...
How the EU will tax cyberspace
14 May 2018
The EU is considering how it can make technology firms pay their fair share. Read more...
UK targets merger thresholds for national security
14 May 2018
Government legislation would capture more acquisitions through turnover threshold and share of supply tests. Read more...
A guide to share allotments
14 May 2018
Reviewing authority to allot, pre-emption rights, consideration and listing requirements. Read more...
Voting guidance for the 2018 AGM season
18 April 2018
The latest PLSA and ISS voting guidelines on directors’ and auditors’ resolutions. Read more...
Careers
Work experience lets candidates try governance for size
15 May 2018
ICSA has developed guidance to help support companies to offer work experience. Read more...
How to attract talent to the company secretary profession
14 May 2018
Outside of pay, personal development, leadership and agile working are key to recruitment. Read more...
How businesses can accommodate millennials at work
16 April 2018
Sponsored: Employers need a change in mindset to maximise the potential of the new generation. Read more...
Awareness, behaviour, commitment: The ABC of personal impact
06 April 2018
Three simple steps to develop your presenting skills. Read more...
ICSA's new qualifying programme will open doors for governance professionals
07 March 2018
Why we are updating and refocusing its qualifying programme for the next generation. Read more...
News Analysis
News analysis
This AGM season faces a shifting climate
15 May 2018 by Jimmy Nicholls
Investors are demanding firms do more on environmental and social issues, including board diversity and climate change. Read more...
Companies House's online registration needs fixing
15 May 2018 by Jimmy Nicholls
The conviction of a whistleblower protesting the ease of registering with Companies House shows flaws in the system. Read more...
Bribery Act case flags need for active prevention
17 April 2018
The outcome of a failure to prevent bribery case shows how seriously prosecutors are taking compliance. Read more...
Insolvency reforms threaten directors with greater liability
06 April 2018 by Jimmy Nicholls
Recent corporate failures could prompt more scrutiny for directors who sell or close companies, and protect supplier payments. Read more...
The corporate governance lessons from Carillion's collapse
06 March 2018
The failure of the outsourcing firm will feed debate over directors’ duties, remuneration and clawback conditions. Read more...
Comment
Anthony Hilton
For some chief executives there is no easy way out
15 May 2018
Succession planning for a charismatic CEO is a thankless task. Read more...
Bernadette Barber
Business is a biosystem, not an isolated organism
07 March 2018
Companies can learn from their wider stakeholders, but must prioritise among different inputs. Read more...
Guest Columns
The social case for diversity can stand alone
24 May 2018 by Jimmy Nicholls
Businesses can pursue diversity as a societal good, even against a varied business case. Read more...
It is time for boards to shape corporate culture
18 April 2018
Updates to the UK Corporate Governance Code will spur directors to keep tabs on behaviour. Read more...
Quick question
Do you think the FRC’s enforcement powers should be enhanced?
23 May 2018
Our community assesses the teeth of the Financial Reporting Council. Read more...