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  Views from the boardroom: 2021 pulse survey

  Our survey findings point to an increased focus on stakeholders, the urgency of climate risk, the strategic implications of cybersecurity and data governance, and a sharp spotlight on leadership.

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  Board oversight of workforce well-being

  Focus areas for boards as they broaden their talent oversight responsibilities.

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  Directors Quarterly: January 2021

  Priorities for board and audit committee agendas in 2021, tips for driving progress on diversity, and how to better envision the future

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  On the 2021 board agenda

  Nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 nom/gov committee agenda

  Seven items for nom/gov committees to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  On the 2021 compensation committee agenda

  Six issues for compensation committees to consider as they carry out their 2021 agendas.

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  Race and accountability in the boardroom

  Considerations for boards to help drive progress on diversity and systemic change.

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  Women on San Diego corporate boards

  KPMG and the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation examine the gender diversity of the boards of publicly held companies headquartered in San Diego.

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  The imperative for LGBTQ inclusion

  KPMG BLC Senior Advisor Susan Angele offers five questions for boards to ask about the company’s LGBTQ-related policies and practices.

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  Reimagining the future, rethinking strategy

  Edie Weiner, CEO and founder of The Future Hunters, outlines trends shaping the future and their impact on strategy.

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  Asian representation on Fortune 1000 boards

  KPMG and Ascend Pinnacle examine Asian representation in the boardrooms of U.S. companies.

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  Bringing employee perspectives into the boardroom

  Amid employee activism and shareholder proposals seeking employee representation in the boardroom, questions to consider in reassessing how employee input is elevated to the board.

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  Executive chairs in the S&P 500

  Use of the executive chair role among S&P 500 companies, investor concerns, and considerations for boards

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  The Compensation Committee’s Evolving Agenda

  Considerations for compensation committees as they extend their oversight responsibilities to include human capital management and social issues.

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  Under pressure: Maintaining a strong board/CEO relationship

  Lead directors interviewed by the KPMG Board Leadership Center share their perspectives on fostering a strong board/CEO relationship.

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  Calibrating board operations during COVID-19

  Five areas for boards to consider as they recalibrate their operations and oversight during COVID-19.

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  Sharpening the board’s oversight of human capital management

  Directors must look beyond the C-suite when evaluating opportunities and risks associated with the firm’s human capital.

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  Board oversight of human capital management

  Compensation committees and boards are paying greater attention to human resources issues, as workplace issues such as diversity, culture, and talent strategy become a greater focus of investors.

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  The value of veterans in the boardroom

  The KPMG Board Leadership Center explores the skills and experience that retired general and flag officers can bring to the boardroom.

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  Aligning near-term goals with long-term value

  Highlights from KPMG’s Board Leadership Conference, including the economic and geopolitical outlook, climate risk, the board-CEO relationship, corporate purpose, artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, oversight of human capital management, and more.