Board Governance: Preparing For Next Proxy Season
Proxy season went well for the majority of boards, says Virginia Rhodes, lead consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners. She shares lessons for boards about the most recent proxy season and how they can prepare for the next one.
Lack Of Term Limits Hinders Boardroom Diversity
There are multiple reasons why boards aren’t as diversified as they should be. Lack of term limits is a big one, says Dale Jones, President and CEO of Diversified Search.
Hot-Button Board Compensation Issues
Board compensation is always a hot topic for directors, with outside director compensation, lead director compensation, equity grants, the actual value of outside director pay and instances where companies have been sued for excessive outside director pay all front-burner topics.
The Current State Of ESG Issues
Directors are spending more time focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues—a growing topic in board and investor circles.
Inside The Investor Stewardship Group
The Investor Stewardship Group (ISG) is a collective of some of the largest U.S.-based institutional investors and global asset managers, along with several of their international counterparts.
How #MeToo Is Reshaping Cultural Oversight
The #MeToo movement has changed the way organizations are approaching company culture, the issue of harassment and how to deal with crises.
How To Onboard A New Director
Boards must be prepared to onboard new directors and facilitate a process that allows them to hit the ground running.
Board Composition Trends
With investors increasingly scrutinizing the composition, diversity and quality of boardrooms, directors serving on their board's nominating/governance committee are now in the spotlight.
Committee Briefings: Top Considerations for 2019
Investor expectations, new disclosure requirements, ESG, current and future trends–your committee agendas are filling up.