Five Questions Board of Directors Should Be Asking About Culture

Five Questions Board of Directors Should Be Asking About Culture

The ongoing saga of Activision Blizzard presents some opportunities for all of us to look at how we might improve our corporate cultures.

Bad corporate cultures create innumerable problems, including Human Resources departments with high turnover, untrained staff, and a lack of uniform and consistent processes.

Just as it takes years to build a culture, unraveling it will take time, dedication, and a razor focus from the Board of Directors that holds management accountable.

So, here’s 5 questions Board of Directors should asking about culture.

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What it’s like to be on the road again.

What it’s like to be on the road again.

How long has it been since you traveled for work?

Until very recently, February 29, 2020, was the last time I took a flight. The burgeoning pandemic wasn’t yet known to be in London or the US.

Then, lockdown started days later, and my frequent flier miles were put on what felt like indefinite hold.

Fast forward to six weeks ago, September 18, 2021 and I was getting out of my car at the airport, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

I was terrified.

Suffice to say, business travel is back. If it hasn’t reached your company yet, it probably will soon, so here are 5 ways to prepare for travelling during the pandemic.

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5 Key Takeaways for Chief Ethics & Compliance Officers from the Monaco Memo

5 Key Takeaways for Chief Ethics & Compliance Officers from the Monaco Memo

On October 28th 2021, at the ABA's 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General, Lisa Monaco, announced some changes regarding how the Department of Justice will prosecute corporations.

The Monaco Memo raises the stakes, and hidden within it are some key takeaways worth of the attention of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers…

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