Insights
Month: Nov
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Governance Institute’s National Conference — driving sustainability, trust and shared value
Read moreThe bar was certainly set high on the first day of National Conference here in Melbourne. Get the round up of the day's exciting events and insights.
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Company secretary vs risk manager vs governance professional — what is the difference?
Read moreWhile a company secretary is a specific type of governance professional, there are many other types of governance and risk professionals. A person’s title and role can vary depending on the individual circumstances and needs of the organisation. This blog outlines the role of a company secretary, risk manager and governance professional.
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When corporate governance isn’t enough
Read moreThe royal commission into the banking industry has highlighted an important paradox. While most large organisations have extensive policies and procedures, poor oversight and failure to create and sustain a climate which values good governance may produce unethical and even illegal activity.
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What millennials can bring to the board room
Read moreMillennials, the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, occupy 37% of the Australian workforce at the moment and are predicted to comprise near ¾ of the Australian workforce by 2025. They’re also a rapidly growing consumer group, with Macquarie forecasting that by 2028 one in every three dollars eared in Australia will be earned by a millennial. As this generation grows in both its workforce and consumer significance its critical all organisations are reflecting this generation in their broader board diversity.
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