Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blogs November 23, 2022 “There is a big generation gap in the workplace” – why tackling ageism matters Headlines about diversity often address gender, race and sexuality, but one of the most challenging issues is age-related discrimination, according to writer and author Dr Eliza Filby. Speaking on a recent Protiviti and Robert Half Tackling Tomorrow Today webinar, she explained why and offered some practical solutions. Blogs June 30, 2023 Why diversity matters for AI governance Anne-Marie Imafidon has been on a mission to harness the power of technology since she was four years old. She is now helping women and non-binary people to do the same. Speaking on Protiviti and Robert Half’s Tackling Tomorrow Today event series, she said diversity would be key to developing ethical artificial intelligence (AI). Newsletter September 16, 2022 Advancing the Board’s Role in Digital Transformation Boards and their companies operate in an increasingly digital world. Every director should have sufficient digital understanding to engage in strategic conversations with the CEO, other company leaders and other members of the board. Embracing digital capabilities is a mindset that emphasizes a commitment to adapt continuously in the face of change and respond to customers’ increased desire for… Newsletter October 14, 2022 The Board’s Role in the Transformation of Work The pandemic has had a lasting effect on people and the workplace. Seven in 10 business leaders expect the market will be embracing a hybrid work model 10 years out, up from 22% pre-pandemic. What is the board’s role in this transition? The pandemic has transformed how, where, when and even why we work. It accelerated workplace redesign as offices closed, entire industries were upended and… Newsletter June 7, 2023 Modernising Legacy Infrastructure to Increase Competitiveness: The Board’s Role The big picture: Innovative culture, speed to market, customer focus and organisational agility are mainstays in boardroom conversations about innovation. However, these discussions should also address technological roadblocks to realising innovation initiatives. Newsletter December 15, 2022 Sustainability and the Board’s Governance Role Global research indicates that companies in North America are less committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) engagement than those in Europe and Asia-Pacific. What steps should boards seeking to improve their ESG engagement take? Newsletter May 8, 2024 Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental… Podcast February 24, 2025 Podcast | Blind Spots in the Boardroom: Adapting to Political Changes with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum This episode features a dialogue between Frank Kurre, Managing Director at Protiviti, and Lance Mangum, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs at FedEx Corporation. They delve into the implications of the current administration for corporate boards and the potential impact on your business operations. Whitepaper October 10, 2022 Governance and the Evolution of the Technology Committee — Is it Time to Establish One on Your Board? Directors are seeing a significant shift in the priorities discussed in the boardroom. Since the dawn of the 21st century, boards have seen it all — the emergence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the 2008 global financial crisis, expanded proxy disclosure mandates in 2009, digital disruption of business models amid the threat of “born digital” market entrants, and, of course, the COVID-19… Podcast Transcript July 4, 2022 Transcript | The Board’s Role in Building a Culture of Sustainability Corporate culture, once a rather squishy, hard-to-define concept for organisations, increasingly is a top-of-mind concern for leaders looking to create a desirable workplace for innovation and one where employees who have many choices want to remain long-term. The challenges are especially acute amid the current war for talent and the need to attract and retain the best people. And part of… Load More
