RESEARCH BRIEF - Researchers sought to determine if companies are more likely to increase their gender diversity when they are subject to greater scrutiny鈥攁nd whether those efforts met or exceeded the efforts of their peers.
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RESEARCH BRIEF - Those companies that set corporate citizenship targets in executive compensation should evaluate and, if necessary, revise said targets to ensure that they are measurable, as only the use of quantitative corporate citizenship targets in executive compensation leads to stronger corporate citizenship performance.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Firms working to improve their environmental sustainability should encourage leaders to rely on data and engage with professional networks.
Read MoreGender diversity on boards: Inclusion is key to maximize financial benefits of diversity to the firm
RESEARCH BRIEF - Gender diversity on boards can have a positive impact on financial performance, especially when women directors serve on major board committees, such as audit and compensation.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Women鈥檚 presence on corporate boards is associated with enhanced community engagement, stronger governance, and more sustainable environmental practices鈥攖his is especially true of boards with three or more women.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Firm financial performance is stronger when employees perceive top managers to be trustworthy and ethical.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - The adoption of corporate citizenship-based incentives for executives result in an increase in firm value and green innovation, improvement in social and environmental performance, and a decrease in emissions.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Supervisors鈥 actions influence their subordinates鈥 ethical behaviors when subordinates believe their supervisor is willing to both talk the talk and walk the walk.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Companies facing external pressure to increase board gender diversity are more likely to increase the number of women directors.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Increasing high-powered female representation at the executive level can reduce a firm鈥檚 exposure to legal risk by up to 20 percent in the following year.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) breaches are more common when a firm is under-or over-performing financially.
Read MoreRESEARCH BRIEF - CEOs, top management teams, board-nominating committees appointed by the board chair, and other 鈥済atekeepers鈥 of corporate leadership have a significant role to play in increasing gender diversity on boards of directors.
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