Diversity on a board is a nice to have not a need to have – true or false?
27 October 2022
In this blog Kerry Round, Founding Director of Round Governance Services, discusses the importance of diversity and whether it's necessary on a board. Read more
Engaging boards with ESG-related risk
20 October 2022
Wherever the pressure for embracing ESG comes from, it is the board that should lead on defining the organisation’s values and aims in tackling ESG issues as part of its legal, ethical and cultural responsibilities. However, with so many other issues competing for the board’s time, it can be difficult to explicitly address ESG in board papers and discussions. Read more
Businesses, human rights and modern slavery: 2022 legislative review
18 October 2022
Businesses are gearing up to publish their annual modern slavery statements. However, additional legislation to address modern slavery is still to be proposed globally. The following blog will provide insight into some of the newest legislations across the globe to assist governance professionals in remaining up to date with modern slavery governance. Read more
Benefits of engaging with ESG – pointers for governance professionals
13 October 2022
Other than the increasing legal and regulatory requirements of having to engage with the ESG agenda, there are a range of other reasons as to why the board should be thinking about ESG and their organisation. Read more
Are nomination committees doing a good job?
12 October 2022
Provision 17 of the UK Corporate Governance Code requires boards to establish a nomination committee to lead the process for appointments, ensure plans are in place for orderly succession to both the board and senior management positions and oversee the development of a diverse pipeline of succession. Read more
In their shoes: Rowan Moony
11 October 2022
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Rowan Moony, who works as a Governance Associate at Almond+Co. Read more
How can you make sure that you're considering senior citizens in the office culture?
10 October 2022
In this article, Heather Murphy discusses the value and importance older employees have to a company and their consideration in workplace culture. Read more
The environment: FTSE 350 Boardroom Bellwether survey
06 October 2022
Climate change might have been knocked off the top of boards’ risk list by geopolitical concerns but, despite that, it is very much a board-level issue – now more than ever. Read more
Following an IPO, will keeping certain board roles cause problems?
05 October 2022
A concern that crops up when companies have been through the IPO process often revolves around boards and current roles. Hypothetically thinking, what would happen if you already have an executive Chair, CEO and CFO that you intend on keeping? Could it cause problems following your IPO?. Read more
Using circular economy models and virtuous circles to build continuous improvements in governance
28 September 2022
Governance (whether less or more of it) has been presented by government and commentators as the solution to many of society’s problems – from inequality to poor economic growth and climate change. It is only right that definitions change to reflect current realities and to adapt to the future. Read more
How education can drive long-term share plan engagement
27 September 2022
‘When we launched our global share plan to 78,000 colleagues, take-up wasn’t our key measure of success’ – Alison Burstall, People Director, Group Reward, at Kingfisher. Read more
Following an IPO, is it necessary to change the current board structure within an organisation?
23 September 2022
When a company embarks on an IPO, the governance landscape within an organisation will change. The UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 (which is the governance standard to which all companies admitted to the LSE must comply to), is extremely clear on what it expects from a board of directors and its committees. Read more
The globalisation of governance
22 September 2022
Even without the broadening of the application of s172 of the Companies Act 2006, the power and reach of social media and the interconnectedness of societies as a consequence of globalisation has given all organisations the cause to reflect on their operational models, values and priorities. Read more
An Introduction to the ESG resource hub
21 September 2022
The Institute has developed this hub, incorporating the ABC of ESG, to help members and others with interest in the ESG agenda to further understand what it means for the organisations they are involved in and wider society. Read more
Charities and reputation management
16 September 2022
A charity’s reputation is one of its most significant assets, underpinning its ability to operate effectively, secure future funding and maintain the trust of those it serves. How can governance professionals help charities protect their reputations?. Read more
Potential barriers to employment for disabled people and how they can be overcome
15 September 2022
For people with disabilities, it can be hard to find a job that also allows them to manage their healthcare needs, or even be able to have the same opportunities as the rest of the team. Read more
True governance really is a thing of beauty
13 September 2022
In a world that is moving so fast, where the relationship between business and society has probably never been more critical to the survival of our planet; innovation, creativity and the need to be open to what the truth might be, is vital. Read more
Cybersecurity: What could possibly go wrong?
08 September 2022
Martin Lee CEng, EMEA Lead at Talos, Cisco, spoke at Governance 2022 about cybersecurity and how to manage cyber risk. Read more
How does the governance landscape change within an organisation following an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
06 September 2022
In this article Kerry Round, Founding Director of Round Governance Services, follows up on her recent interview for our Engage Governance podcast series. Kerry goes more in-depth regarding changes to the governance landscape following an Initial Public Offering. Read more
How do you share success with gig workers?
05 September 2022
Uber. Deliveroo. TaskRabbit. Convenient, aren't they? These organisations and their apps are designed to make our lives easier. In this article we discuss the gig work structure and how to share the success that comes from that work. Read more
Whistleblowing in sports
01 September 2022
In a recent survey on risk conducted by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, one of the key themes identified by respondents from the sports sector was the need for robust whistleblowing processes as a defence against inappropriate or illegal conduct. Read more
The work-life hack to put your personal life back
30 August 2022
Balancing the stresses and strains of life can be tricky and many of us suffer due to an out of kilter work-life balance. However, YourBusinessNumber has highlighted one simple technique that can help address this common problem. Read more
In Crisis Management, Forewarned is Forearmed
25 August 2022
The new edition of the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide was launched in June 2022. Once again, thousands of interviewees gave us their feedback on the firms and individuals they work with, and it is this extensive third-party commentary that informs their rankings of the leading firms offering legal, PR, cybersecurity, due diligence and other crisis and risk advisory services. Read more
Governance spotlight on Mauritius
23 August 2022
Good governance is key to how organisations in all sectors achieve their purpose. It is essential whether that purpose is commercial, charitable or to provide public services. Read more
How much do you think about risk and risk management in your organisation?
18 August 2022
To coincide with the launch of our new risk and risk management hub and the first of our subject-based campaigns, we put out a short survey to ask members and our social media followers about their opinions on organisational risk. Read more
Case Study - John Davies ACG
16 August 2022
Meet John Davies as he tells us what it's like to work as a Governance Director at Beyond Governance. Read more
Building financial resilience for employees
15 August 2022
Earlier this month at our annual conference, Governance 2022, Head of ProShare, Murray Tompsett led a session on building financial resilience for employees. If you missed it, we look at the highlights from the session. Read more
Cyber risk management
11 August 2022
Almost all organisations use technology, networks and the internet to process, store and communicate information. An organisation is exposed to cyber risks whenever it uses IT equipment and systems, and especially a network or the internet. Read more
Euro 2022: The governance legacy
05 August 2022
The Lionesses’ triumph at Euro 2022 is a colossal victory for the playing squad, the coaching and support staff who contributed to their success and all those who have long advocated for the women’s game. Read more
179 UK company directors already banned for COVID-19-related fraud
04 August 2022
Regulators are cracking down on individuals who have abused COVID-19-related support schemes. Directors face criminal prosecution if they don’t cooperate with authorities. Read more
Innovation, regulation and corporate governance
02 August 2022
The synergistic relationship between innovation and governance is becoming more widely recognised, according to Rebecca Booth at corporate, fund and private wealth organisation, Carey. Read more
Why is it important to have menopause on your organisational priority list?
29 July 2022
Menopause is gaining increasing traction as a high-profile topic, from media headlines all the way to Parliament. But for those struggling with symptoms, it’s important that we’re tackling it at local levels, too. And that means it’s time for all employers to pick up the baton. Read more
Governance and compliance frameworks are a necessary component of effective risk management
28 July 2022
Risk is part of everyday life and in the business world every activity that an organisation undertakes and any decision that is made involves risk. Some risks are known, others are not and some are ignored at great cost. Read more
Case Study - Grace Parsons-Hann ACG
27 July 2022
Meet Grace Parsons-Hann as she tells us what its like to work as Head of Governance at KPMG UK. Read more
The Competency Framework for Governance Professionals
25 July 2022
The updated Competency Framework for Governance Professionals is a practical tool for individuals, teams, employers and recruiters. Read more
Risk and compliance: FTSE 350 Boardroom Bellwether survey
22 July 2022
The FTSE 350 Boardroom Bellwether is a yearly survey by the Financial Times and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland that seeks to gauge the sentiment inside British boardrooms. This blog summarises the key risk & compliance findings of the latest survey, which took place in April and May 2022. Read more
Alternative investment funds: are Guernsey and Jersey the ‘new Luxembourg’?
20 July 2022
Luxembourg has secured its reputation as one of the world’s leading financial centres. But investors and asset managers, ever looking for the next big thing, are being urged to consider the complimentary regime offered by the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Read more
Governance 2022 – day two highlights
07 July 2022
We round-up a successful second day at our annual conference, Governance 2022 taking place on 5-6 July 2022 at ExCel London. Read more
Governance 2022 – day one highlights
06 July 2022
We bring you the best of the first day at our annual conference, Governance 2022 taking place on 5-6 July 2022 at ExCel London. Read more
Celebrating Pride Month with Ellie Jones
30 June 2022
To help us celebrate Pride Month, Ellie Jones, CEO, Liberate, speaks to us about her experiences. Read more
Introducing Engage Governance
27 June 2022
In this article Victoria Penrice, President of the CGIUKI Committee, introduces a new podcast series from The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland. Read more
Lessons from the Whyte Review on the mistreatment within the sport of gymnastics
24 June 2022
In this article Craig Beeston, SGA Programme Manager, discusses the findings of the Whyte Review and what can be learned in regards to sports governance. Read more
The risks and burdens around employee registers make them ripe for transformation with a single key employee responsibilities register
16 June 2022
Managing employee responsibility and accountability to ensure compliance within regulation and risk control frameworks is ever more complex and burdensome. Read more
Celebrating Pride Month with Greg Turner-Smart
14 June 2022
June is Pride Month. And whilst to many, it’s just an opportunity for shops and businesses to use rainbows to make themselves look more appealing, it’s actually much more important than just a commercial branding exercise. Read more
ESG: ‘Don’t try and do everything’
13 June 2022
‘Don’t try and do everything’ were the words of Sacha Sadan, Director of ESG at the Financial Conduct Authority, at the start of the recent CGIUKI ESG Summit, and they resonated throughout the day. Read more
Case Study - Laura Southern
08 June 2022
In the first of our series celebrating student awards winners, we speak to Laura Southern. Laura won our student award for obtaining a distinction, and the highest result amongst peers in the November 2021 exam session for the Company Compliance and Administration module. Meet Laura, who tells us the prize was a career highlight. Read more
ESG: Driving the sustainability agenda – a global outlook
06 June 2022
In this article, Victoria Penrice FCG, President of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, discusses the ESG agenda and its global outlook. Read more
Get involved
01 June 2022
In this article, Lesley Ward FCG, discusses the benefits of volunteering with your local branch, with testimonials from current and past branch chairs. Read more
The power of tech
23 May 2022
Technology is increasingly important as outdated manual processes have been highlighted by remote working. Read more
