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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation.

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The Leadership Blind Spots at Wells Fargo

Harvard Business Review

Although roughly 1,000 employees had been fired each year since 2011 for these practices, the board only became “very active” on the issue in 2015. It was yet another two years before Stumpf brought in consultants in 2015 to investigate the full scope of impact on consumers.

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What the EPA’s Clean Power Plan Looks Like in Practice

Harvard Business Review

States and power companies can design their own way to compliance using a mix of onsite operational improvements and “beyond the fence” innovations, such as increased reliance on renewable energy sources, low-cost energy efficiency measures, and demand response, which compensates electricity customers for conserving energy.

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ESG Strategy: What HR Leaders Need to Know in 2025

AIHR

Regulatory compliance and risk management HR is key in ensuring the company meets labor standards, diversity benchmarks, and ethical guidelines. Compliance strengthens the organization’s standing with regulators and boosts its reputation. Customers : Looking for ethical and eco-friendly products or services.

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Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats

Harvard Business Review

Over 5,000 board members of companies headquartered in more than 60 countries responded to the survey between October 2015 and June 2016. Most responses (80%) were received between October and December 2015. Most boards have robust processes for addressing their most pressing responsibilities, such as financial planning and compliance.