08 October 2019
Outsourcing can be a viable and efficient option for organisations who want access to a wider pool of skills or to save money. But it is critical that those organisation outsourcing function stay on top of objectives, timescales and contractual terms. Read more here about the risks and opportunities of outsourcing and how they tie in strongly with effective corporate governance.
08 October 2019
Diversity in the Boardroom is a must have. Informed and clever decisions are made by a Board who have a range of skills, backgrounds and experiences. Make sure you’ve considered how diverse your Board is and contact Hannah-Gibson Patel if you’d like to discuss this issue in more detail.
08 October 2019
Organisations are being held to account for their own, and their supply chain's actions more than ever. It is critical for them to recognise their own institutional values in their suppliers and third party relationship to help things stay on track, and to ensure all stakeholders are acting for the same reasons. Read more here.
08 October 2019
Organisations need to be robust in today's market. This isn't limited to just having financial resources but to building succession plans, horizon scanning for potential market developments and being prepared for shocks in the market. Read more here to find out how business resilience is key to effective corporate governance.
08 October 2019
Transparency must be best practice when thinking about governance and culture. Meaningful reporting is just one tool that can facilitate this, but Boards need to consider how to communicate what success means to their workforce and how ensure their supply chain shares their values. Read more here about how better transparency can be embedded across an organisation.
08 October 2019
Having whistleblowing mechanisms in place to help employees raise their concerns is a must have – not a nice to have. Organisations must support these with the right policies and procedures so they are as effective as possible. Read more here.
08 October 2019
One of the founding principles of the VAT system is that VAT incurred on costs should be reclaimed, provided it can be linked to a transaction which affords a right to VAT recovery. But how strong does this link have to be?
08 October 2019
The Wates principles for large private companies have been published to help compliance with changes to Corporate Governance requirements. Contact RSM for more information.
08 October 2019
A recent Court case proves that Bribery Act compliance is no longer just best practice. For many, compliance with the adequate procedures will have dropped off organisational radars and risk registers. Discover the steps that you should undertake to ensure compliance.
08 October 2019
The Good Work Plan was designed to improve the UK labour market, ensuring workers can access fair and decent work, with realistic scope for development and fulfilment. It focuses on areas like employment status clarity, holiday rights and pay reviews. Let RSM help you put it into practice.
