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Blog

· Mar 27, 2020

· 6 min read

How to ensure compliance across your legal structures

By The Diligent team

Having the right infrastructure & process to ensure compliance will allow you it transcends throughout all of your legal structures.

People using spreadsheets for organizational compliance

Blog

· Mar 20, 2020

· 6 min read

Why spreadsheets create risk for organizational compliance

By The Diligent team

Organizational compliance can be tricky and using a manual process that consists of spreadsheets creates unnecessary risk for your business.

Board members discussing what will happen during the merger.

Blog

· Mar 5, 2020

· 6 min read

What happens to a company's existing board during a merger?

By The Diligent team

During a merger, both boards need to collaborate on which board directors constitute the best composition of the newly joined company.

Someone researching the importance of data governance in schools

Blog

· Mar 5, 2020

· 6 min read

What is data governance and why should my school district care?

By The Diligent team

Data governance can employ sound policies, procedures, and technology plans to protect sensitive data, like student personal information.

The public speak at governmental meeting.

Blog

· Mar 4, 2020

· 6 min read

The public’s role in government decision-making

By The Diligent team

Government decision-making and involving the public gives citizens an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

Someone researching the difference between a branch and a subsidiary

Blog

· Feb 28, 2020

· 7 min read

The difference between a branch and a subsidiary

By The Diligent team

There are significant differences between a branch & a subsidiary, creating unique advantages for your organization depending on its needs.

Executive team sit around table brainstorming the most effective way to disclose health issues of a key executive

Blog

· Feb 27, 2020

· 6 min read

How to disclose executive health issues

By The Diligent team

CEOs are legally required to inform their boards about any serious medical conditions they may have to allow for a timely succession plan.

Image illustrating the role of the board and executive team during restructuring by showcasing a towering building symbolizing the organization's structure and resilience, reflecting the important role of the board and executive team in overseeing and guiding the restructuring process.

Blog

· Feb 26, 2020

· 7 min read

The role of the board & the executive team during a restructuring

By The Diligent team

The board's role during restructuring is primarily visionary while the role of the executive team is to properly manage the overall execution

A meeting of professionals discussing how to maintain a healthy corporate culture during layoffs.

Blog

· Feb 25, 2020

· 6 min read

Maintaining a healthy corporate culture during layoffs

By The Diligent team

The right approach to maintaining a healthy corporate culture during layoffs is to address the situation with open, honest communication.

London skyline from board room representing the evolution of capitalism in the UK

Blog

· Feb 21, 2020

· 7 min read

The evolution of capitalism in the UK

By The Diligent team

Capitalism is a concept that has been around since the 16th century, but recently has seen a major evolution in the UK economic market.

Person deals with crisis on the phone while rushing to board meeting

Blog

· Feb 20, 2020

· 6 min read

Crisis management: The do’s & don’ts

By The Diligent team

It is essential that both your board and your executive team have a crisis management strategy in place to understand the do's and don'ts.

Board members in a meeting with stakeholders

Blog

· Feb 19, 2020

· 5 min read

How institutional shareholders impact board strategy

By Shelagh Donnelly

Institutional shareholders impact board strategy, but It may be the case because directors place pressure on their boards around this topic.

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