This guidance was originally drafted amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, when the impact of global lockdowns was most acutely felt.

Companies are encouraged to apply these principles when engaging an external board reviewer.

Guidance for listed companies designed to assist companies with their reporting obligations under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Principles of Good Practice for notfor-profit organisations undergoing board performance reviews

Such a committee is not a requirement, but there are increasing numbers of them. This guidance note sets out how to ensure this committee adopts good practice in accordance with other committee recommendations under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Although 63% of companies cite people-related risks including staff and skills retention as one of their principal risks only 35% of company secretaries say their executive pipeline has a sustainable pool of talent.

Untangling corporate governance

The operating environment for charities has become less benign in recent years. Changes in state funding for charities, the need for more diverse and creative income generation and concerns about executive pay, fundraising practices and the governance of some high-profile charities have all led to a perception that public trust in the sector is in decline.

How to manage disagreement to improve board dynamics