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Kate Sayer, Director of Integrity and Ethics at Oxfam, has spearheaded a new approach to whistleblowing, complaint procedures and integrity at the charity. Oxfam was still dealing with the aftermath of the 2018 Haiti scandal when she joined in 2020.

We examine the most important changes in the government’s new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) and the increased powers of Companies House.

Much has been written about the importance of health and safety within the workplace, however, the definition of health and safety has evolved in recent years.

The modern boardroom contains a diverse cast of characters, with differing priorities and targets. As a governance professional, you must be well equipped to help facilitate constructive debate.

In this article, we will explore how to boost director engagement and keep everyone on track.

We are really pleased that the government listened to the case ProShare has been making consistently over the last few years and that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, included a full Call for Evidence on SIP and SAYE in his first Spring Budget.

Empowering Compliance Professionals in the Age of Data Protection

This paper frames greenwashing as a governance issue and provides the necessary framework for governance professionals to build ‘greenwash-proof’ organisations.

Campari Group won the 2022 ProShare Award for Best Overall Performance in Fostering Employee Share Ownership: 501 – 5,000 employees. In this article, Global Shares tell us about how they partnered with Campari Group as they launched their first all-employee share ownership plan (ESOP) in 2021.

Boards may not always be confident in understanding the right metrics to use to determine whether their organisation is adequately protected against cybersecurity threats. Here are five of the most significant key performance indicators (KPIs) that they should bear in mind.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has voted in favour of major board reform, following allegations of sexism and misogyny within the organisation. At an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), 97.2% of the member clubs which voted were in favour of the governance changes, which required 75% support to be passed.