Across organizations and countries, the board chair role has been amplified. Explore five key forces behind this expansion—and how chairs are stepping up to meet new demands...

Nasdaq-listed Companies are now required to publish the board diversity matrix in their annual meeting proxy statement or on the company’s website. The new Nasdaq Rule 5605(f) requires companies to have at least two diverse board members or to explain the company’s reasons for not meeting this diversity objective.

Organizations have evolved dramatically in the past few decades: supply chains have globalized; technology drives and enables much of what we do; and new enterprise models have emerged to facilitate these shifts. But one component of the traditional business model has remained largely unchanged...

Boards need to consider the many geopolitical and economic issues on the horizon and the possible consequences for their companies. A strategic approach to risk intelligence that leverages scenario planning and advanced risk-sensing techniques...

Boards should ask management for information on cyber incidents and threats, risk assessments, and safeguards to help develop a holistic cybersecurity and privacy strategy....

The opportunity is certainly being emphasized in NXD recruitment, especially for “made in Canada” specifications, with a lens on younger leaders, professionals, prospects outside of mainstream networks, and non residents of Canada...

Many boards and their nominating/governance committees are considering whether and to what extent their boards of the future need to include members with technology skills and what types of skills are called for. Given the investment and momentum of a focus on digital and technology transformation...

The task of actually achieving net zero or other climate pledges can be strenuous, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. An effective net zero strategy combines a number of actions, including efforts to (1) reduce energy across the value chain, (2) make use of renewable energy, and/or (3) remove residuals through investments in sustainable projects...

Canadian ESG reporting is falling short, leaving organizations at risk of missing opportunities for increased long-term value creation and goodwill for their brand. Stakeholders want to know what non-financial items are critical to a company’s success, but only 41% of companies have ESG reports showing how sustainability is a fundamental ...

Proxy statements: More companies are including ESG information in their proxy statements as a way to communicate directly with investors. This disclosure often includes discussion of...