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Mrs. Sommersby's Second Chance
Publisher Description She’s played Cupid for others Now she’s met her own unlikely match! Part of The Sommersby Brides. Widowed society matchmaker Mrs. Clara Sommersby thinks self-made businessman William Lane is just the man for her neighbor’s overlooked daughter. He’s successful and confident, if emotionally distant, until suddenly—shockingly—his attention turns to Clara herself! She thought her days of romance were over, but is this younger man intent on giving her a second chance?
Improving Health - Making an Impact Through Service on Boards
Have you ever thought about improving the health of people by extending and sharing your nursing knowledge and expertise through service on boards? Imagine the impact you could have serving on a nonprofit or a corporate board. INS is helping place nurses on nonprofit, corporate, and government boards, panels, and commissions through the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC). NOBC’s mission is to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on boards.
Letter: New blood needed
Rep. Don Young is 85 years old. By the time the next Congressional term ends, he will be nearly 88. Is it our intent to have Congressmen for life? Or is it time for a new generation of leaders? Alyse Galvin is that next generation. If you are tired of coarse and rude politics, then vote Alyse. If you want a focus on our future, not our past, then vote Alyse. It is time. Vote Alyse. Have something on your mind? Send to letters@adn.com or click here to submit via any web browser.
Sarbane Oxley Financial Expert Requirement 15 Years Later
Many companies are missing an audit committee disclosure opportunity. In the 15 years since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed, large institutional investors have been “finding their voice” and sharing their views of board expectations with regard to composition, accountability and transparency.
Reflection in the Boardroom to Make Room for Improvements
The challenges and opportunities posed by business-model disruption, environmental, social, and governance issues (ESG), corporate culture, investor scrutiny, regulatory demands, cyber risk and more are reshaping the business and risk landscape and adding to already heavy board agendas. As demands on directors’ time increase, the board’s ability to prioritize and take deep dives into the substantive issues facing the business becomes more vital — and challenging.
Importance of Being the Social Media Director
Anna Catalano was an early believer in the power of social media and the role directors can play. “I don’t think any director can ignore the impact it has on business today,” says Catalano, a director on the boards of Willis Towers Watson and Kraton Corporation. In 2010, when she joined the board of Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., a baby formula company, there was no digital strategy and no social media.
The Pros and Cons of Good Governance
Despite the costs, there are notable advantages. Are best practices in corporate governance worth it? Why should boards struggle to implement policies and procedures that may be uncomfortable, expensive and inefficient?
The Aftermath of #MeToo Allegations Against Wynn Resorts CEOs
Can three women directors bring a “fresh” perspective? D&B sits down with one of the newly minted female board members, Betsy Atkins. Wynn Resorts CEO and chairman Steve Wynn stepped down in February following sexual misconduct allegations. While the casino mogul has denied the charges, the company he founded has been dealing with the aftermath. One recent move the new CEO Matt Maddox describes as a “turning point” for the company was the appointment of three new board members, all women.
Directors & Boards - Article
Environmental, social and governance: Supporting the bottom line and the greater good. ConocoPhillips Co. director Jody Freeman sees environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG, as part of the board’s key responsibilities and an essential part of strategic planning. “We play the same oversight and fiduciary role on behalf of shareholders on ESG issues as we do on everything else,” says Freeman, who sits on the public policy committee of the energy company.
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