Category: Articles

CBI fights for existence as governance failures unravel business body 

Sometimes, it would seem, reputational damage can be just too much to recover from.The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) claims to represent 190,000 businesses and is arguably the most prestigious and influential lobby group for the British business community and the interests of UK PLC. 

Making meaningful change: The five Ts of ESG 

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a hot topic across all industries, with many companies pivoting their operations to become more sustainable and improve their reporting. By contrast others have been less authentic in their approach and for some businesses, increased scrutiny and regulation means they have been caught out greenwashing. 

Boardroom dispute leaves Scottish Mortgage under spotlight 

Acrimonious director arguments do not often surface into the light, and judging by what is happening at Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, that is just as well. The normally sedate investment company has lost a director and its chair over a boardroom spat turned barroom media brawl concerning its strategy and, particularly, the transparency of its directorship appointments. 

Bridgehouse introduces term time working and hires overseas 

The school half term is over and for many parents Monday marked the return to work, but does that still mean heading for the office? 

Mermaids: Why oversight cannot be overlooked 

In late November, The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into Mermaids, after identifying concerns about its governance and management. 

FRC chair says more companies should fall within PIE reforms 

The chair of the UK audit regulator has criticised UK government ministers for not going further in planned reforms of the corporate governance regime, warning that they risked worsening the outflow of companies from London’s public markets.

Stress in the boardroom: The role of the company secretary

As a Company Secretary you are likely to find yourself in the midst of some challenging Boardroom situations at some point or another and the Company Secretary role positions you as a key figure in managing stress in the Boardroom. 

Menopause in the workplace is a bigger issue than ever, so why aren’t we talking about it? 

Did you know that one in four menopausal women in the workplace considered leaving their job due to severe symptoms? 

Did poor governance land a knockout blow for The Oscars?

Hoping to attract a bumper audience amid fears that its relevance and popularity were in irreversible decline, this year’s Oscars instead were dealt a hit they may not recover from.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: Tackling loneliness in a remote working environment

According to the Mental Health Foundation, Loneliness is one of the key causes of poor mental health, effecting millions of people in the UK every year.  As we welcome Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, Bridgehouse has been exploring ways that – as a business that supports flexible working – we can help tackle the issue of loneliness in a remote working environment.