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Addressing Human Fears in AI Integrated Corporate Governance and Business Administration

Posted Friday November 24, 2023

Addressing Human Fears in AI Integrated Corporate Governance and Business Administration As we stand on the precipice of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into corporate governance and business administration has become an inevitable reality. While the promises of increased efficiency and data driven decision making are undeniable, a spectrum of…

The Vital Role of Trustees: Guardians of Trust and Integrity

Posted Friday November 17, 2023

The Vital Role of Trustees: Guardians of Trust and Integrity   In the realm of UK business, trustees play a pivotal role in safeguarding the interests of stakeholders and ensuring that companies operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity. These unsung heroes are entrusted with a range of responsibilities, and their importance cannot be overstated. In…

Ebonstone Announces B-Corp Certification!

Posted Thursday November 9, 2023

Ebonstone Certifies as a B-Corporation!    Governance and Company Secretarial Services firm Ebonstone is delighted to announce its certification as a B-Corporation (B-Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Ebonstone has been certified by B-Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B-Corp movement, as having met rigorous social…

Updates in Corporate Governance in a Listed Environment

Posted Wednesday November 1, 2023

There’s a range of criteria that could mean your organisation will need to react to these requirement changes. As a way of ensuring organisations show that they operate with responsibility, Corporate Governance requirements are updated regularly. Whilst not all businesses are affected by these changes, it’s extremely important to understand what they mean for you…

Guarantee Valuable Stakeholder Engagement by Taking These Actions

Posted Tuesday October 17, 2023

Anticipate hazards, select stakeholders, present roles and responsibilities, develop relationships and identify internal alignments Engagement with stakeholders is crucial to the success of any organisation. A clear vision (based around a robust strategy or marketing plan) can only come from stakeholder engagement, as it ensures the voices of key internal and external individuals influence and…

Good Governance for Small and Aspiring Businesses

Posted Wednesday September 27, 2023

Small and aspiring businesses often fall at the first hurdle when it comes to ‘good governance’ Small and aspiring businesses often fall at the first hurdle when it comes to ‘good governance’. Throughout the course of this article, we will highlight a few common mistakes and why they occur as a way of showcasing the…

Start-up: Tapping into a Wealth of Experience

Posted Tuesday September 5, 2023

Often companies that launch on a ‘shoe-string budget’ are wary of spending too much on employees. The result: employing less-experienced individuals who are immediately placed in high-risk positions. Good governance is not just for big businesses. New businesses and startups must establish strong governance early on to increase their chances of success during volatile stages…

Why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards are Real and Relevant and What’s the Difference

Posted Wednesday August 23, 2023

They encourage the integration of social, environmental, ethical, human rights and consumer concerns into business operations and core strategy. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are crucial contemporary business practices. They encourage the integration of social, environmental, ethical, human rights and consumer concerns into business operations and core strategy. There…