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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...

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 ...

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...

Today boards are responding to both a heightened focus on environmental, social & governance (ESG) issues and a shift toward addressing the long-term welfare of multiple stakeholders. This third wave ...

What we are seeing now is boards looking for way more expertise in different areas, to provide oversight. Most boards don’t have a former CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) on their board. They have become well-versed in cyber issues, but they don’t have specific expertise. Now,they are moving from ...

As a director who has often come in after a major corporate crisis to clean up and reinvigorate the board. I share a few thoughts. After a crises boards realize they need to embrace change to mitigate further corporate vulnerability. I think it’s time for us to go “back to basics”...

While long-term preparation is key for succession planning, the board can assess whether it is ready to address any sudden unplanned departures. It is a best practice to develop an emergency succession plan that identifies an interim candidate (such as the CFO, the COO or relevant board members) who can...

Too many companies don’t apply the same rigor and analysis to selecting a board leader as they would for a new chief executive — and yet in today’s environment, board leadership is more important and urgent than ever....

A successful AGM requires year-round consultation, preparation, and planning. Companies that are unprepared may be surprised by recommendations from proxy advisors, new regulation changes and how their shareholders vote....

Organizations are under increasing pressure to create holistic approaches to sustainability and broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies to meet regulatory requirements and societal and investor expectations. At the same time...