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Ofgem Announces Partnership with WB Directors

We are delighted that Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain, will be partnering with us to deliver information and services to their staff about community and charity board roles […]

Boardroom Briefing: March 2024

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on the FRC’s review of reporting by large private companies, the Investment […]

Writing Your LinkedIn Profile to Secure a NED Role

LinkedIn plays a key role in recruitment of all types today. Most recruiters will cross-reference your application with your LinkedIn profile. Having an up-to-date accurate profile is now a ‘must’. […]

How to Join a Hospitality Board

How are boards helping steer these companies through the current challenges? What are the considerations for directors in sitting on high-profile company boards? Which skills are hospitality sector boards seeking […]

Key Learnings from The Parker Review

With the latest EY Parker Review report highlighting the progress made in ethnic diversity, it is clear that companies are taking steps towards creating more diverse workforces. However, the report […]

ON BOARD FOR SUCCESS: Ruth Ashaye

Ruth Ashaye, 2023 Bursary Participant When Ruth applied for our 2023 Bursary Programme, her goal was to secure her first board role and make a difference within her local community. […]

The Insider's Guide to Being a Young Trustee

Maya Ophelia, our Content Marketing Manager, shares her insights and tips on being a young trustee. Joining a board in my twenties with no senior leadership experience was quite daunting. […]

Juggling a board role with your life

How do you manage your responsibilities as a board member while juggling a full-time job and other important commitments? It can feel challenging to maintain a fulfilling work-life balance when […]

Boardroom Briefing: February 2024

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on the FRC’s new UK Corporate Governance Code, the FCA’s consultation paper […]

Navigating Maternity Leave in the Boardroom

With more women taking on leadership roles, it’s important to understand what options are available for mothers who need to take time off for the birth or adoption of a […]

How to Manage a NED Portfolio

Are you new to a portfolio career or considering taking on multiple NED roles and wondering how to juggle them successfully? Every Director’s portfolio is unique – bringing its own […]

Member Discounts and Recommendations

Many of our members undertake formal qualifications in governance and board work. Here, we share some from partner organisations who have good quality offerings at different levels. Whilst we are […]