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LATEST NEWS
2020 - 2023
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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Articles Of Interest
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 ...
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, ...
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...
In today’s world, data is power. The ability to collect and use vast amounts of data can give companies a competitive advantage. But with that opportunity comes risk and the duty to protect data privacy. Here’s where boards come in...
LATEST STATISTICS
2020 - 2022
Many boards are thinking carefully about attaining the right balance between youth and experience for today’s fast-changing strategic context. For many, the accelerating shift into the digital era demands the appointment of younger directors in their early 40s or 50s. That, in turn...
To create diversity of thought, gender diversity is still the most commonly cited (88%). But the percentage saying the same about racial/ ethnic diversity is not far behind at 83%. This reflects a 6-point increase since 2019. Directors are also likely to say that diversity of age and board tenure (79% and 74%, respectively) ...
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) data of the of the 8th annual review of disclosures relating to women on Boards and in executive officer positions for 116 TSX listed Alberta based companies. Women hold 23% of board positions in Alberta, an increase from 21% in 2021 and 8% in 2015...
The Canadian Securities Regulators (CSA) 8th annual review of disclosures relating to women on Boards and in executive officer positions: 24% of Board seats are held by women (increase of 2% since last year), the percentages of board vacancies filled by women increased 10% - from 35% last year to...
BOARD EDUCATION
COURSES, PROGRAMS AND MORE
Get the insights that you need to provide oversight and foresight on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This program will equip you with the tools and confidence that all board members, investors and executives require to make effective decisions...
Provides corporate board directors and business professionals with an in-depth understanding to help them better grasp the current challenges and opportunities that climate change and transitioning to net-zero present, with actionable advice from dozens of global experts on how to get there...
The ICD offers formal director education programs delivered nationally and short courses designed by directors, for directors on topical governance issues affecting both directors and Boards...
The Haskayne School of Business delivers two Directors Education Programs (DEP) jointly developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto...
Delivered in collaboration with LHH Knightsbridge, these unique online programs offer practical insights that empower women beyond governance education to accelerate inclusion and effectiveness of female talent on Boards across Canada....
Tools & Techniques
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BOARD READY
- Planning your board career
- 10 Questions to ask before joining a board
- Why Culture Matters to the Visionary Board
- Board VS Operational Accountabilities
- How to get on your first Corporate Board
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