Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically.

Following a public consultation WRC has published a Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Right to Request Flexible Working and the Right to Request Remote Working.

While gender diversity targets are being successfully achieved in the FTSE350, it’s a different story for AIM-listed companies.

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.

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?

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.

The ESG Summit brought together experts from across industry to explore recent developments in the fast-moving ESG landscape. Here are some key takeaways.

Oxfam GB’s handling of the departure of its chief executive has escalated into a wider boardroom concern, with a serving trustee resigning and calling for regulatory intervention.

Two significant European laws have recently come into force which have a significant impact on how bidders from outside the EU, or subsidised by third countries, participate in public procurement processes within the EU.