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
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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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Academies and the company limited by guarantee structure
26 September 2019
Louise Thomson FCG discusses academies and the peculiarities and benefits of a company limited by guarantee structure. Read more
What are boards really doing about ESG?
24 June 2019
Diligent Institute set out to understand why environmental sustainability issues are elevated to the board level. Read more
Why effective induction is key to good MAT governance
08 May 2019
Remember – there is no such thing as a ridiculous question. Read more
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‘Diversity of Thought’: be very careful...
06 February 2019
Marsha Ramroop FRSA highlights important considerations for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Read more
The need for governance in private companies
19 August 2016
Peter Swabey agrees with the Institute of Directors about updating the corporate governance code for private companies. Read more
BHS: The ongoing governance debate
05 August 2016
Peter Swabey assesses the governance failures which led to BHS's collapse. Read more
The 5 essential qualities of a non-executive director
28 July 2016
Charis Evans on the key qualities required to be a successful non-executive director. Read more
Case Study - Laura Southern
In the first in our series of 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
In their shoes: Graziella Bray
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Graziella Bray, who works as Company Secretary, APS Bank plc (Malta). Read more
Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance
Date: 08/07/21 Type: BEIS. Read more
In their shoes: Pam Wenger
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Pam Wenger, who works as Director of Corporate Governance for the Swansea Bay University Health Board. Read more
In their shoes: Léanne Heerink
Continuing our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Léanne Heerink, who works as Director of Corporate Governance. Read more
In their shoes: Cynthia Mora Spencer, ACG
As part of our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Cynthia Mora Spencer, ACG, who works for The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. Read more
In their shoes: Susan Swabey, FCG
As part of our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Susan Swabey, FCG, who works as Company Secretary for Smith & Nephew plc. Read more
In their shoes: Urvasi Naidoo, FCG
As part of our 'in their shoes' series, we sat down with Urvasi Naidoo, FCG, who works as Compliance and Contracts Manager for the CGF. Read more
