Why We Need Women On Boards
Corporations are increasingly becoming the most significant lever for economic and societal change. Americans are increasingly placing their trust in the business community to lead our nation in the midst of countless societal challenges. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, business is …
Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2023
Keeping up with the ever-changing trends in global corporate governance is no easy task, as countries introduce new governance rules that trigger knock-on effects around the world. To help you stay ahead of the trends, we produce an annual outlook of the corporate …
The SHE Mark Announces Leading Gender Equitable S&P 1200 Companies in the SHEgoverns™ Awards: 2023 Women on Boards Report
The SHE Mark, the most inclusive of gender equality certification marks in the world, today released the results of the SHEgoverns™ Awards: 2023 Women on Boards Report. The report reviewed gender representation on voting governance boards across the S&P Global 1200…
Board Monitor CEO & Board of Directors Practice US 2023: Progress toward greater diversity slows this year on Fortune 500 boards
The appointments made to Fortune 500 boards in 2022 highlight a number of themes. There were fewer appointments overall compared to the previous four years, and the profiles of the directors who joined …
The Board Imperative: Further unlock the strategic value of CHROs
Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and their equivalents have had to move far beyond traditional human resources territory; to support and advise the CEO on their transformation and growth agenda. But to attract, retain and deploy the best talent, …
Higher-Rated Companies Have More Women at the Top, Says Moody’s
Companies that have more women at board level tend to have higher credit worthiness, according to new findings by Moody’s Investors Service. Having more gender-balanced leadership typically leads to better corporate governance …
2023 Governance Outlook
As companies retool in preparation for a possible recessionary environment, the competition for talented individuals that can see them through will remain strong. Despite news headlines of sizable layoffs and hiring freezes in the technology sector, the labor market remains historically tight by…
Rise in Canadian shareholder activism faces test next month with new rules in place
Canada is a perfect environment for activists with advantageous regulatory rules, but has failed to attract huge swathes of activists to its shores. The country has lagged the rising trend of activism seen globally, but that could be about to change, lawyers say. Some 53 Canadian companies faced activism …
What Boards Should Ask Management About Compensation and ESG
There are important questions to ask about the benefits of incorporating ESG measures into compensation, the risks of doing so, and the challenges of communicating with investors…
Emerging trends in ESG governance for 2023
Each company must navigate its own uniqueness related to its organizational structure, global reach, environmental impact, business circumstances, and industry requirements. Further, the broad constellation of topics comprising ESG often doesn’t fit neatly into any one board committee’s charge…
