Workforce Engagement Director
What good looks like
Most listed companies have appointed a Workforce Engagement Director. Far fewer are doing the role justice.
This governance advisory note draws on the latest FRC reporting, FTSE 350 annual reports, and Gallup's 2025 global workplace research to set out what best practice looks like, where most companies are still falling short, and what to prioritise if you are new to the role.
The Governance Collective Brief - Issue 1
Fund Board Effectiveness - Central Bank of Ireland’s review
The Central Bank's Board Effectiveness Review through the Lens of Diversity and Inclusion examined board and senior management team composition, board evaluation processes, succession planning and strategic decision-making across a sample of fund management companies.
Some good practices were identified and a significant number of areas fell short. This Governance Collective Brief outlines the gaps highlighted and provides practical ideas on how to improve those areas to meet the regulator’s expectations.
The Governance Collective Brief - Issue 2
Ten things to consider before bringing AI into your Boardroom
There will be great benefits to be gained through the responsible use of AI in board governance processes. Boards also need to be considering and mitigating the potential risks of deploying AI and be comfortable with the legal and ethical implications of doing so.
This issue of the Governance Collective Brief sets out ten practical considerations for any board thinking about bringing AI into its own governance processes or wanting to mitigate risks that directors inadvertently create through using AI to assist them in their board role. If you would like to complete our self assessment of your board’s readiness to bring AI into your boardroom, and generate a personalised guide based on your own score, you can access our tool for free here