In brief:As companies collect more data from employees and customers, they have a corresponding increase in responsibility for protecting that body of data from unauthorized use. This memo reviews key issues andregulatory developments surrounding data privacy in the digital age, board oversight of c...
Samples and Templates, Research | June 19, 2017
In brief:In collaboration with the KPMG Board Leadership Center, NACD producedBuilding a Foundation for Growth: Governance in Investor-Owned Private Companies.The handbook examines the governance styles and board-oversight practices employed by private equity-owned, venture capital-backed, and other...
Research | June 9, 2017
In brief:To help ensure optimal performance in the companies they serve, directors must understand and use metrics—both financial and nonfinancial—that gauge the health of the company. This report presents a variety of key nonfinancial metrics in five important categories:Products and/or...
Research | June 5, 2017
In Brief: The legal landscape for board members is complex and risky—recent developments include increases in securities lawsuits, M&A litigation, and emerging threats from claims related to cybersecurity, data privacy, climate change, and more. Marsh and NACD have compiled a collection of...
Research | May 15, 2017
In brief:The NACD Advisory Council on Risk Oversight met in February 2017 to discuss the board’s role in the development and oversight of risk appetite. The discussion—cohosted by NACD, PwC, and Sidley Austin LLP—highlighted a number of takeaways for directors:Align the risk appeti...
Research | May 12, 2017
In brief: Corporate directors are fiduciaries with duties of care and loyalty to the corporation. Directors who fulfill these duties are less likely to be sued successfully for decisions that have poor outcomes,thanks to a legal doctrine known as the business judgment rule. Standards for fulfilling ...
Samples and Templates, Research | May 5, 2017
In brief:This document contains executive-compensation data for Russell 3000 companies in 2016, provided by Equilar Inc. and segmented by industry and market capitalization.This resource can help your board toAnalyze executive compensation practices among organizations of similar size/industry.Deter...
Samples and Templates, Research | April 28, 2017
Click here to access the complete report.In the wake of governance reforms, boards are increasingly asking: “What is the recommended model for independent board leadership?” and “Who is the leader of the board?” This report provides directors with the first profession-wide cl...
Research | April 21, 2017
In brief:Family businesses traditionally tend to favor boards composed entirely of family members and, therefore, company insiders. However, independent directors can be a valuable addition to the board of a family company due to their professional expertise and ability to offer fresh and objective ...
Samples and Templates, Research | April 7, 2017
In brief: Studies have shown a link between the inclusion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns into corporate strategy and improved long-term corporate performance. Environmental risks such as climate change not only affect current company operations but also are poised to have a ...
Research | March 27, 2017
