Beyond the CEO: The Role of the Board in Ensuring Organizations have the Talent to Thrive

Also available in French under the title : Au-delà du PDG: Le Conseil d'Administration Assume le Rôle de Veiller à ce que l' Organsation possède le Talent pour Prospérer

"How active and effective are Canadian boards in their oversight of human capital risks? What gaps exist and what can be done to close them?"

Table of contents :

SECTION ONE

• The ideal board role in the oversight of human capital

SECTION TWO

• Board practices and involvement in human capital
  • A) Strategic planning 
  • B) Culture and employee engagement
  • C) Executive compensation and performance management 
  • D) Succession planning 
  • E) Learning and development 

SECTION THREE

• Common barriers to human capital oversight

SECTION FOUR

• Call to action: Enhancing board oversight of human capital risks
  • A) Strategic planning
  • B) Culture and employee engagement 
  • C) Executive compensation and performance management
  • D) Succession planning 
  • E) Learning and development