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In-demand skills for company secretaries and governance professionals

30 March 2021

Mariza Dimaki, Recruitment Partner at The Core Partnership, lists some of the skills that are in high demand for governance professionals. Read more

Blockchain’s huge potential

25 March 2021

In this second of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford looks at the many ways that blockchain might be used going forward, as well as the associated risks. Read more

Directors’ Handbook: the knowledge you need

19 March 2021

Mark Wearden, author of the Directors' Handbook and Directors' Checklists, takes us through some of the challenges and questions that directors face. Read more

Basics of blockchain

16 March 2021

In the first of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford has outlined the fundamentals of blockchain to give you an idea of the technology behind this increasingly influential digital system. Read more

Who owns the Agenda?

11 March 2021

You are chairing a meeting. How will you ensure that the meeting that you are leading will be valuable, effective and appropriate?. Read more

Celebrating women in governance

09 March 2021

Yesterday we marked International Women’s Day with a webinar ‘Celebrating women in governance – beyond the glass ceiling’. Our panelists shared their thoughts and experiences of working with the board and more. Read more

Raising the profile of governance professionals serving schools

05 March 2021

Over the past decade, the National Governance Association (NGA) has been encouraging academy trusts to look beyond the school sector and embrace their place in the charity sector, absorbing the best of its practice and its debates. Read more

Budget Summary from the Institute

04 March 2021

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has summarised the key points from the spring budget announcement, allowing you easily find what is relevant to you. Read more

Tokyo 2020 – a diversity and inclusion fiasco of Olympic proportions

24 February 2021

The disgraceful comments of Yoshiro Mori have cast a shadow over an already struggling event. Read more

The role of the chair and how a NED can help

19 February 2021

Chairing a board is a bit like conducting an orchestra, creating harmony and success by the collective contribution of all. The IDT team recently discussed the topic of the role of the chair. Read more

How and when to bring cybersecurity into the boardroom

17 February 2021

Much like governance in general, cyber and information security must be embedded in an organisation’s DNA for it to be truly effective. Read more

The Return of the Voluntary Principle: The second act in the Kids Company Saga

15 February 2021

The judgment released on 12 February leaves us comfortable with an outcome that should leave the sector with a warm glow. Read more

ESG developments and three trends to watch in 2021

12 February 2021

In the last five years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gone mainstream, and it has never been more popular. Read more

The leaked NHS white paper

09 February 2021

Friday 5 February saw the leaking of a white paper on health and social care reform. Given the interest in the NHS and its future approach to systems working, some of the principles aired in the document may be of interest to governance professionals. Read more

“Jackie Weaver, you have no authority here”

08 February 2021

Recent events have highlighted the importance of governance in relation to virtual meetings. Read on to discover guidance on how to run an effective virtual meeting and avoid the potential pitfalls. Read more

Academy Governance Summit - January 2021

05 February 2021

Adapting to the pandemic and increased scrutiny has placed huge stresses on academy boards. The last year has highlighted the need for strong and effective governance. Read more

Has Australia set a new standard in integrated reporting?

03 February 2021

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) released guidance that has arguably been one of the most innovative and exciting recent moves in integrated reporting, globally. Read more

Interview: Paul Denton, Deputy Company Secretary, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

29 January 2021

Winner of Governance Professional of the Year 2020. Read more

Meet the Author - Claire Bodanis

29 January 2021

Take a glimpse into the life and career of Claire Bodanis, author of Trust Me I'm Listed. Read more

ESG: climate change and responsible strategy for businesses in the time of COVID-19

22 January 2021

An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business. Read more

Digital transformation – subsidiary governance beyond the pandemic

15 January 2021

Despite the desire to move forward without looking back, it seems inevitable that 2020 will be discussed and referred to for many years to come, characterised by a numerous and complex set of pressures and demands from various stakeholders. Read more

Corporate governance – an enabler or a blocker?

07 January 2021

At first, it was health and safety officers that were tagged the ‘business prevention team’ then it was compliance officers. But today it seems to be the corporate governance team that has inherited that particularly unwelcome moniker. Read more

Section 172, an elevator to better best practice

18 December 2020

At the Subsidiary Governance Summit on Thursday, 10 December, the session on 'Section 172, an elevator to better best practice'. Read more

2020 – a big year for lessons learned

17 December 2020

It is not a year that anyone wants to repeat, but it has been a useful learning exercise for organisations, sectors and governments across the globe. Read more

Brexit’s impact on UK modern slavery governance

09 December 2020

The following article considers the potential impacts of the UK’s departure from the European Union on the efforts against modern slavery. Read more

The drive for a data-driven global subsidiary services

07 December 2020

This year, nine out of ten of the most valuable companies in the world are data companies or firms whose business model is heavily dependent on data. Read more

The Future of Black Governance Professionals

30 November 2020

On Thursday, 3 December, we hosted the virtual event 'The Future of Black Governance Professionals' to bring awareness of the Black Governance Professionals Network (BGPN). Read more

Board evaluation in the post-pandemic world – technology to the rescue?

24 November 2020

At the recent Governance beyond the pandemic virtual summit, we discussed the pandemic and its impact upon the governance landscape. Read more

Codes of conduct

19 November 2020

Colleen Theron, CEO of Ardea International, discusses the value and impact of supplier codes of conduct in the context of a white paper just published. Read more

Governance Guernsey 2020 - Creating a sustainable future

30 October 2020

Wednesday 21 October 2020 - The Chartered Governance Institute held its annual Governance Guernsey Conference. Read more

The Silver Fish for Unobtrusive Service

28 October 2020

There was one prize awarded in our final year, that struck me as rather odd: ‘The Silver Fish for Unobtrusive Service’. Read more

How technology will shape the future of governance

21 October 2020

The technology, processes and skills that today’s companies need are evolving as quickly as the business landscape. Read more

Data governance in a cloud-native world

19 October 2020

Who governs your data? How do you know your 'customers' data is protected? And can those questions help grow your career?. Read more

Why you might still struggle to recruit company secretaries and governance professionals despite the recession

12 October 2020

Most company secretaries and governance professionals, most of whom are still in work, are likely to be more hesitant to move in a time of uncertainty. Read more

Modern Slavery Governance – a role for non-executive directors?

05 October 2020

NEDs all bring new perspectives and experiences, and these can all contribute to a more effective Modern Slavery Governance strategy. Read more

The role of diverse boards in tough times

30 September 2020

As charity leaders, we are currently navigating our charities through what is probably the roughest seas we will ever encounter. And we’re only just at the start of the voyage. Read more

Managing your entities the right way

14 September 2020

Time to fast track your entity management plans?. Read more

Bringing business ethics and social responsibility into the workplace

08 September 2020

To ensure good business ethics and social responsibility, many companies establish an ethics management program that aligns with their mission, vision, and values. Read more

Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year

01 September 2020

For The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland Awards 2020, we announced two new exciting – as well as highly significant – awards in May 2020. Read more

We have to be the change we want in the world

27 August 2020

These words of Mahatma Gandhi have never been more pertinent as our companies and our economy emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Read more

ESG – does the ‘S’ include slavery?

11 August 2020

We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery. Read more

The perfect board - it’s a matter of character

05 August 2020

Whether you are a member of a company, not for profit or political board, you can have all the laws, regulations and procedures that may be found. Read more

Discover Governance: A company secretary perspective

27 July 2020

Last month, we hosted a webinar on how you can use your law or business degree to start your career in governance. Read more

Charity relationships with non-charity third parties

23 July 2020

For charitable organisations, such connections can bring immense benefits. Read more

Discover Governance: Use your law or business degree to start your career with the board

21 July 2020

Last month, we hosted a webinar on how you can use your law or business degree to start your career in governance. Read more

Executive pay in a time of crisis

20 July 2020

Earlier this month, Peter Swabey, our Policy and Research Director chaired a webinar on the subject of executive pay during a crisis. Read more

Climate change and the environment: A focus on SECR

16 July 2020

Improved ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) has been seen as a positive response to the crisis and as a means by which we can drive change in businesses for good. Read more

Modern slavery – what corporate governance can do

13 July 2020

The topic of modern slavery is key not only to businesses but also to governments, and its importance is increasing within large, multinational corporations. Read more

How a centralised corporate record accelerates sustainable growth

10 July 2020

Maintaining an accurate corporate record is essential for good governance and ensuring compliance, as was pointed out in our previous blog. Read more

Remote working competencies

08 July 2020

Competencies have been used to help organisations recruit, manage and develop their employees for decades. Read more

Rapid change

06 July 2020

On Thursday 26 June, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act received Royal Assent. Read more

The Company Secretary Market Survey 2020: The impact of COVID-19 and remuneration

02 July 2020

The Company Secretary Market Survey 2020 by The Core Partnership is now available!. Read more

Leading your company secretarial team in a virtual environment

30 June 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, businesses around the world have had to adapt the way they work to facilitate home working where previously it might not have been on offer. Read more

How to keep networking during COVID-19

26 June 2020

Networking is about nurturing relationships and making PEOPLE connections. We may not be able to network in the way we used to, but it’s still possible. Read more

Ensuring business continuity during a crisis – a focus on Kazakhstan

24 June 2020

Towards the middle of February 2020, we started laying out options to ensure business continuity at the AIFC. Read more

Emotional intelligence equals success during COVID-19

22 June 2020

Leadership is one of the most heavily tested skills during COVID-19. Research shows that emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers leaders apart from those with similar technical skills and knowledge. Read more

The relationship between charity, charities and the general public

19 June 2020

Earlier this week, the Charity Commission published its report on ‘Regulating in the public interest - The relationship between Charity, charities and the general public’. Read more

How accurate are spreadsheets as a tool for effective governance?

17 June 2020

According to research from Deloitte, nearly a quarter of all spreadsheets contain errors, meaning boards are potentially exposing their companies to financial and reputational damage. Read more

Virtual company meetings: are they here to stay?

15 June 2020

Attending a recent webinar from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland on the topic of holding virtual AGMs, where practitioners shared their experience of rearranging large-scale AGMs, it was evident that companies are finding effective solutions. Read more

Key governance challenges for academy governance during COVID-19 – Part 3

12 June 2020

The article is the third in a series of four blog posts on academy governance during COVID-19 published throughout May and June. Read more

Power and influence with your board

10 June 2020

Warren Bennis, the legendary management guru’s description of power as ‘The ability to convert vision into reality’ is a good place to start when thinking about how to up your power and influence with the board. Read more

Three potential roadblocks to remote team success

08 June 2020

As working remotely begins to feel more normal, you may start to notice specific challenges effectively blocking the successful functioning of your team. Read more

Learning the lessons

05 June 2020

With the UK government’s five tests for easing lockdown having been met, June will be a busy month for reopenings with many schools and nurseries already open and non-essential retail businesses due to reopen on 15 June. Read more

Recruiting company secretaries and governance professionals during COVID-19

01 June 2020

Despite the slight ease of lockdown measures, the return to the office and face-to-face interview processes still seems distant. Read more

Exiting lockdown with a stronger board

26 May 2020

With important ethical dilemmas needing to be resolved in the coming days and weeks, determining the best way to ease the lockdown will require boards to strengthen their ability to make good decisions. Read more

Finding a job during COVID-19

22 May 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has sent economic shockwaves throughout the world, with US rates of unemployment the worst since the Depression era and UK jobless claims soaring by nearly 70% in April. Read more

The rise of virtual board and shareholder meetings in the Middle East – a focus on Saudi and UAE

21 May 2020

COVID-19 is forcing businesses across the globe to adapt to how they operate. Read more

Effective chairing in a virtual world

20 May 2020

As the world continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic, businesses face having to create, at least in the short-term, their ‘new normal’. Read more

With companies moving to video-conferencing to interview candidates, here are some handy hints to succeed

19 May 2020

While it may be daunting for those who have never interviewed online before, here are a few tips to increase your chances of online interview success. Read more

WFH - Working From Home

18 May 2020

We have been WFH for several weeks now. What started as a short-term arrangement is looking increasingly like a medium-term solution and a preferred option for many colleagues for the longer term. Read more

Key governance challenges for academy governance during COVID-19 – Part 2

15 May 2020

The article is the second in a series of four blog posts on academy governance during COVID-19 that is being released fortnightly throughout May and June. Read more

Business has lost the public’s trust

14 May 2020

The consensus among politicians, citizens, and even executives themselves, is that capitalism serves only to enrich the elites while ignoring ordinary people. Read more

We’re not all in the same boat: why it pays to get personal about wellbeing

13 May 2020

While we may all be facing the same COVID-19 storm, we are certainly not all in the same boat. This crisis will impact each and every one of us in our own way. Read more

Annual General Meetings in Ireland 2020 – listening to the voice of the shareholder

12 May 2020

We are now well into the Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) season, and we are seeing several different approaches to the holding of the AGMs. Read more

Leadership through a crisis

11 May 2020

Much is being written about the actions of leaders during a crisis, such as the one we’re currently living through, with a need to recognise the attributes of an effective leader. Read more

ESG in the spotlight

07 May 2020

Sara Drake takes us through key environmental, social and governance developments in this blog. Read more

Key governance challenges for charities during the COVID-19 crisis

06 May 2020

Cecile Gillard addresses some of the challenges faced by charities during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more

Key governance challenges for academy governance during COVID-19

01 May 2020

This article is the first in a series of four blog posts on academy governance during COVID-19 that will be released over the coming month. Read more

Sustaining board unity during coronavirus

29 April 2020

Finding a way through the current crisis will inevitably give rise to tensions at board level. Critical to managing these tensions is uniting directors behind a shared set of values. Read more

Reputation management during COVID-19: a must-have not a nice-to-have

24 April 2020

It often seems that reputation management is viewed as a nice-to-have rather than something that is business-critical. Read more

Data security and the dangers of remote working

22 April 2020

We are all staying safe by working from home. But what does that mean for data security?. Read more

The beautiful thing about boards

30 March 2020

The ability to influence boardroom dynamics is fundamental to the successful company secretary. Read more

Coronavirus update from The Chartered Governance Institute

13 March 2020

Current update from the Institute on business practice and events. Read more

Integrated Reporting and Integrated Thinking - The Key to Superior Value Creation

11 March 2020

Sustainable development, which requires the recognition that the three dimensions of sustainable development, the economy,. Read more

Walking the Walk

06 March 2020

An equal world is an enabled world. That’s the message of this International Women’s Day, and its campaign theme, #EachforEqual. Read more

Dirty-moneyball

13 February 2020

Henry Ker, Editor-in-Chief at Emperor, explains how rugby's salary cap scandal shows Saracens had big governance problems. Read more

Change your life with a new robot assistant

11 February 2020

Katie Hollis FCG from Link Company Matters discusses Robotic Process Automation and gives top tips for anyone considering it. Read more

Ethnic diversity on boards: Progress or stagnation?

06 February 2020

Chris Hodge FCG, Policy Advisor at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, comments on the Parker Review Steering Committee's 'two years on' progress report on ethnic diversity on UK boards. Read more

A more joined-up approach to ESG – an opportunity not to be missed

06 February 2020

Maria Brookes, Media Relations Manager at The Chartered Governance Institute, talks about the key takeaways from the BNY Mellon event on the outlook for the asset management industry in 2020 and the challenges facing the sector. Read more

What does good governance really look like?

23 January 2020

Trina Hill FCG gives us her view on what good governance looks like and what companies should focus on to achieve this. Read more

A not so happy new year

15 January 2020

Peter Swabey, Policy and Research Director at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, comments on the Travelex ransomware virus attack and the implications of a data breach. Read more

Boards need diverse talent to flourish

10 December 2019

A refreshingly honest perspective from Nada Korac Kakabadse, Professor of Policy, Governance and Ethics at Henley Business School, on the subject of board diversity. Read more

What is a changemaker?

13 November 2019

Stefan Stern introduces The Company Secretary as Changemaker, a new series of workshops being held by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, and discusses what being a changemaker involves for a governance professional. Read more

ESG in the age of activism

08 November 2019

Chris Hodge FCG reflects upon acting as moderator for a highly topical panel discussion about how ESG issues are impacting on companies, investors and the relationship between them. Read more

How to ensure your business supply chains are not tainted by slavery

15 October 2019

Chloe Cranston, Business and Human Rights Manager at Anti-Slavery International, discusses how to ensure your business supply chains are not tainted by slavery. Read more

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