What’s the cost of engagement?
A recent survey* has shown that, whilst the emphasis on employee engagement is improving, nearly a quarter of respondents...
Changing the face of internal communications
Very often companies view change/transformation/re-organisation as if it is a one-off event. It might take a while to get...
Internal comms – how do we tackle GDPR?
Want to support your business when it comes to the new data protection legislation (GDPR) that’s about to come...
Do you have your GDPR compliant employee privacy notice ready?
Many companies have a legacy employment clause in their contracts for consent to process personal data. Given the...
GDPR – Are you talking about it?
For those who get this transition and their future approach right will build greater trust, forming a clear competitive...
It’s International Day of Happiness! Are you happy right now?
Many of us will be at work today, so why not take a moment to reflect on your level...
Nearing the end of the beginning: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
You may well be nearing the end of meeting GDPR from a compliance perspective, but this is merely the...
Carillion – an example of governance box-ticking rather than culturally embedding core principles?
With the Company’s demise last month, huge efforts are being made to save jobs, with 6,668 having been saved...
Ethics and Conduct – should be at the centre of everything we do
In our personal lives ethics and good conduct are so important – well they are to me at least...
Data protection day – a pivotal day in a landmark year
It’s data protection day! I think this is in fact a pivotal year for data protection given the...
Communication – The Cultural Perspective
The art of communication: Whether you’re trained in the art of communication or not, we all partake in conversation...
Dawn Raids – are you prepared and communicating?
With the Criminal Finances Act 2017 due to come into force at the end of this month, is your...
Your Internal Communication Teams Need to Embrace Digital
The external communications of a business seem to have always been the focus, with many businesses putting their efforts...
365 Days and Counting… Are you GDPR Ready?
A year today (25 May 2018) and all companies need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....
Shared Parental Leave: A Cultural Shift
While companies have progressed to match maternity and adoption offerings to paternity, employees have yet to take up the...
Compliance Programmes
The UK Bribery Act 2010 was just a first of its kind, introducing a new type of corporate criminal...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the employee landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of robots are well established and operational in many industries. The medical and...
Brexit: In times of uncertainty communication to employees is key
With Article 50 having now been triggered, the UK is on its two-year countdown to exiting the EU. ...
Respond to me right now: the effects of always being ‘switched on’.
On 1 January 2017, a new law came into force in France, giving workers a legal ‘right to disconnect’...
Who are they anyway? Raising the Profile of Chartered Company Secretaries
Having worked in several large FTSE companies as a chartered company secretary, I’ve experienced first-hand a general lack of...
Supply Chain Risk: Manage or Lead?
With the of modern extended supply chains (outsourcing, sub-contracting, licensed intellectual property and cloud-based systems)large companies are operating within...
It’s a new year and time for new remuneration policies
Often shareholders have voted against remuneration reports over the past few years because of a lack of transparency, so...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting – It’s all in the preparation
The final version of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 was issued on 6 December...
It’s important to have purpose
There’s great emphasis on building a strong business culture, but it can often be difficult to define, build and...
Investor Communications – update
(1) Viability statements – guidelines published by the Investment Association (IA) The IA has published guidance to help companies...
Cyber Risk – In the eyes of the GDPR
Whilst Tesco Bank has enlisted the help of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and quickly reimbursed the 9,000...
Privacy by Design
As we move towards compliance with the GDPR, it’s an opportunity to adopt a ‘privacy by design’ approach. Privacy...
Post-Brexit Developments – Keeping Group Functions On Their Toes
With an astonishing 14% drop in share prices in the days following the Brexit vote, we now see continued...
Data Protection – Privacy Shield Adopted by EU
Will this remedy the issue of Safe Harbour being ruled invalid? Following the 2015 ruling that Safe Harbour was...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Cyber Risk
I recently attended a WIN event hosted by law firm, DLA Piper. It covered the topical changes concerning data...
Risk – Brexit Plan
With 23 June fast approaching, is your business prepared if the British people decide to leave the EU? If...
2016 AGMs – Shareholders continue to make themselves heard
Once again shareholders have kicked off the AGM season by expressing continued concern over executive pay. The following highlights...
New Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) – An Updated View
Further to our News item on 19 February, the FCA has now published its Policy Statement (PS 16/13) on...
AGMs – It’s all in the planning
AGM attendance varies largely from company to company but what is consistent is the need for good planning. Looking...
New Market Abuse Regulation
Are you ready for new EU changes to UK Market Abuse Regulation applicable from 3 July 2016? With the...
Brand Style Guides – Imperative for Brand Integrity
A style guide is a fundamental document that outlines and defines the standards, serving as the primary reference point...