16 Questions
What is the ESG investor's view on employee engagement?
It is crucial for attracting and retaining talent.
What is a focus of some investment funds when targeting firms promoting human capital?
Promoting fairness and work environment.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted employee engagement?
It has provided firms with an opportunity to strengthen their commitment to employee engagement.
Why may creating a positive corporate culture be difficult in sectors facing in-work poverty?
Because employees are struggling to get by.
Why is engaging with a more disparate workforce considered challenging in the 'new normal' environment?
Because it presents different challenges compared to traditional workplace settings.
How can promoting diversity in a company benefit organizational effectiveness?
It promotes an inclusive company culture
What is likely to be one potential advantage of boardroom diversity?
It improves decision-making at the board level
Why do investors most likely emphasize the value of boardroom diversity?
To reduce company-specific risk in the long term
How does integrating diversity into a company affect the cost of capital?
Reduces it as it adjusts discount rates for factors not fully priced into the market
What contributes toward the best-performing companies?
Engaged employees and a positive corporate culture
What is the potential impact of employee engagement on company performance?
Enhanced corporate culture and improved company performance
What is the primary concern raised regarding the typical "shareholder value" model?
It focuses too much on short-term profits and dividends at the expense of long-term reinvestment.
What is the primary reason given in the text for including employee representation on a company's supervisory board?
To improve decision-making by incorporating different perspectives and fostering trust and co-ownership.
What is one of the potential benefits of employee engagement and satisfaction?
Improved productivity and better results for the organization.
What does the text suggest about the connection between employee representation and corporate governance?
Employee representation is a way to promote longer-term horizons and address worker risks.
Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of employee representation on corporate boards?
Higher short-term profits and shareholder returns.
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