April 25, 2013
Diversity is key to an effective board finds global study
As we’ve previously reflected, progress has been slow in promoting more women to executive levels, and there are increasing concerns on a lack of diversity within the built environment. Now new evidence has emerged which helps prove just why boardroom diversity is such a pressing issue. According to a major report released by law firm Eversheds there is a global trend towards smaller boards, which means that although companies with smaller boards tend to deliver better share price performance, chairmen and nomination committees have to balance size with a number of other important factors shown to demonstrate better share price performance, such as appointing more executives to boards and encouraging greater diversity in the broadest sense. More →
April 19, 2013
High wire act: balancing attitudes and expectations in the workplace
by Simon Heath • Comment, Facilities management, Property, Workplace, Workplace design
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