Author Archives: Carissa Duenas

Board attendance is a non-negotiable component for good governance. Board portals enable directors and administrators alike to comply with attendance reporting requirements.

Nonprofit boards can benefit from the use and adoption of a board portal solution. We discuss five primary reasons why it makes sense for your nonprofit organisation.

5 Benefits of a Board Portal Solution for School Boards

From cost-savings to the mitigation of financial and reputational risks, board management software can transform the way school boards work, collaborate, and govern.

Board work and processes have been impacted by COVID-19. How can Boards continue to streamline their workflows in these challenging times? Digital signatures might be the way to go.

Some companies still view ESG as merely a brand or marketing concern. That idea won’t hold up for long. Here’s why ESG issues should make their way into the board’s agenda.

The relationship between diversity in the workplace and corporate performance has been put under an empirical microscope for quite some time. Multiple studies have shown that the positive correlation between the two makes for a compelling case for a more diverse workforce.

Here are seven implementable and pragmatic suggestions on how to build a board pack that is cost-effective, value-driven and meaningful for your Board.

A well-structured, effective board is the foundation for good corporate governance. Here are some board-related concerns that should be addressed (sooner rather than later) if they plan to go public.

There are no hard-and-set rules for company secretaries to follow when creating meeting minutes. But there are best practices that revolve around relevant, deliberate, and thoughtful minute-taking.

Email is not going anywhere. But neither are the security risks associated with its use. Boards need to assume a proactive, defensive stance towards email security.

With the emergence of new technologies, the company secretary is also viewed, perhaps more than ever, as a valued adviser to the board – especially in the area of information technology.

Board management software, such as board portals, directly address cybersecurity issues – especially as it becomes a risk management concern for boards.

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