Corporate governance is constantly evolving, as are the ways in which corporations are held accountable. In recent years, the concept of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has become an increasingly important part of the corporate governance conversation. But what does ESG really mean? What does it mean for investors? And why should you care about…
May 16, 2023—Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), the #1 rated online provider of finance and banking training and productivity tools, has launched a new program aimed at building crucial leadership skills for aspiring and senior finance leaders. The CFI Leadership Effectiveness Program provides practical and actionable frameworks that put people and performance first. Strong leadership skills…
How to Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat for Your Next Promotion Over my 25+ years supporting the movement and careers of business talent, I’ve seen thousands of career moves. If you feel ready to get promoted in your current organization or land a next-level job externally, this article is for you. Stop Trusting That…
Elevating Your LinkedIn Profile I’m a big advocate that every professional MUST take their LinkedIn profile seriously. Your profile is, after all, a public web page about your professional identity. And if you are employed, you also represent your employer and team. Assuming you have an existing profile, I recommend the four-step approach outlined below….
The Real Cost of Hiring the Right People Let’s face it: Hiring great people takes a lot more time and money than most management teams anticipate. With all the soft and hard costs associated with hiring, it’s nothing short of a miracle that organizations can onboard with the breadth and volume witnessed in industries like…
Another US Regional Bank Failure? First Republic Bank was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and sold to JPMorgan Chase in a fire sale on May 1, 2023. This marked the end of the San Francisco-based lender that specialized in banking wealthy individuals and marked the third US regional bank to collapse in…
Historically, most organizations and their stakeholders have vehemently pursued business and financial growth while taking a reactive approach to risk management. Although facilitating business growth will remain at the top of organizational leaders’ priority list, companies can no longer afford to be defensive regarding risk management. Forward-thinking decision-makers are keenly aware of this fact, which…
What are the New Climate Disclosure Rules for Federally Regulated Institutions? These regulations state that starting in 2024, federally regulated financial institutions, like banks and insurance companies, will be required to disclose their climate-related risks and exposure. For example, there are physical risks associated with climate change, such as extreme weather events and water scarcity….
What is the CSA Corporate Diversity Reporting Rule? The goal of this rule is to influence management teams at Canadian corporations to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, as well as to promote greater disclosure on these topics. The Corporate Diversity Reporting rules apply to federally incorporated public companies from January 1,…
