Another view: Section 172 and the Post Office Scandal
On July 3, the former finance director of collapsed outsourcing company Carillion was banned from serving as a company director for 11 years.
Our Top Tips on Time to Talk Day 2024
Did you know that 63% of long-term absence in caused by poor mental health? And that, according to Time to Talk Day, nine in 10 people aged 16-24 would tell friends and family they were ‘fine’, even if they were struggling with a mental health problem?
The role of company secretaries in Russian sanction compliance
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK government is now actively involved in tracing the ownership of businesses, property and assets in the UK.
Bridgehouse, Barbados and building new work places
With so much discussion about flexible working, we thought we would put our money where our mouth is at Bridgehouse when company secretarial assistant Daniella Soosay asked if she could work remotely
…From Barbados.
Brewdog, corporate governance and a toxic culture hangover
In the space of a few days Scottish brewer Brewdog went from self-styled ‘punk’ business champion to a situation perhaps best described as #Haveadrinkonmetoo. Serious complaints by ex-employees of a toxic work environment and bullying, misogynistic behaviour at craft beer giant BrewDog went viral first on social media and then buzzed through the major media outlets.
Start-ups and a new age for governance
As a record number of businesses launch in the UK, the need for good governance for start-ups has become increasingly important. This article explains why strong governance should be a priority at the outset of a new business and not an after-thought.
Interview with Ibi Eso appears in Governance and Compliance
Is it time for a whole new approach to how our role as company secretaries is named, defined, and promoted? Even with awareness of governance gaining momentum, especially redefined as ESG, it still feels that the Cosec’s role as the chief governance officer is still not recognised and is by and large taken for granted.
Good governance: Why outsource your company secretary?
With small and medium-sized businesses adapting their business models to survive the pandemic, good governance is more important than ever. A company secretary has a vital role to play in steadying the business, however, some companies might not have this expertise in-house. The benefits of outsourcing their company secretarial function to a professional team of experts is discussed below.
What impact will Brexit have upon a company’s governance?
Brexit comes into force on 1 January 2021 as the transition period ends. The precise impact upon UK trade, jobs and the country’s growth prospects remain unclear as discussions continue.
Using E-Signatures in place of handwritten signatures to sign legal documents
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of e-signatures has assumed a greater importance, as business continues to be conducted remotely, and many people, at the time of writing, remain working from home. Pandemic or not, the need for signatures on business documents such as contracts remain a key business process – either by hand (‘wet ink’) or digitally. With managers needing to continually adapt their business model to new rules of working – the ability to sign these items digitally is crucial.