How Boards Should Evaluate Their Own Performance
By Harvard Business Review
The New York Stock Exchange requires that the boards of all publicly traded corporations conduct a self-evaluation at least annually to determine whether they are functioning effectively. The purpose of the exercise is to ensure that boards are staffed and led appropriately, that board members are effective in fulfilling their obligations, and that reliable processes are in place to satisfy important oversight requirements.
Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution
By Mckinsey&Company
To transform the sector, action is needed in seven areas or through broader adoption of mass-production approaches.
Poor Communication” Is Often a Symptom of a Different Problem
By Harvard Business Review
Do employees complain that your company suffers from a lack of communication? That the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing? Maybe the one doing the complaining is you. Or perhaps, as many companies do, you conducted an employee engagement survey and “lack of communication” emerged as a top gripe.
The Most Desirable Employee Benefits
By Harvard Business Review
In today’s hiring market, a generous benefits package is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. According to Glassdoor’s 2015 Employment Confidence Survey, about 60% of people report that benefits and perks are a major factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. The survey also found that 80% of employees would choose additional benefits over a pay raise.
Backlash spurs blue-chips to rethink pay plans
By Financial Times
UK shareholder pushback targets long-term incentive schemes driving excessive rewards
One in 10 of Britain’s top 100 companies are considering ditching “long-term incentive plans” as shareholders push back against excessive executive pay, according to consultants and investor groups.
How to get the most from your agency relationships in 2017
By Mckinsey&Company
Executives who know how to set up and manage agency relationships are best positioned to improve their marketing ROI.