In our uncertain world, corporate boards and leaders face many challenges. One of the most important is properly preparing for what the future of work may bring. That means thinking about how technology will change the way employees work, how to manage risk, and how to create workplaces that attract and retain top talent. Human …
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What is an independent director? Many business owners and entrepreneurs ask this exact question but don’t know where to find the answer. Simply put, an independent director is a member of the board of directors who is not affiliated with the company’s management. They are not employed by the company and do not have any …
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The board directors of for-profit companies are now faced with a critical decision regarding when to return to work post-COVID. This decision, which was once considered relatively straightforward, has become much more complicated in light of the pandemic. Directors must weigh many factors in making this determination, including the safety of employees and customers, the …
In order for a company to function in an ethical and socially responsible manner, it is important for the Board of Directors to set the tone from the top. This means that they must be proactive in creating an antiracist environment within the organization. There are many ways to do this, but we will outline …
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In a world where technology is constantly changing and business is becoming more complex, it is more important than ever for board directors to have emotional intelligence – the capacity to be aware of and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. It is essential for board directors to understand and empathize with …
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This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. Corporate board service is a career goal for many professionals — and it’s definitely attainable with hard work and strategy. But your dream corporate board seat may come with new and unfamiliar risks. Before joining a board, it may be a good idea …
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This interview was originally published by The Guild, a face-to-face networking platform for women, on Medium. In our series of interviews with some of this year’s SERENDIPITY hosts, we met with Olga V. Mack, who teaches you how to successfully serve as a corporate board member, advice on switching careers, and the importance of advocating for others. …
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. I do a lot of speaking to professionals, including lawyers, about demystifying board service. No matter how often I speak, the same questions often come up. One of the most common is: “Is serving on a nonprofit board a good way to start …
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This excerpt is from an article was originally published on Law.com. A bill signed into law this week by Gov. Jerry Brown has made gender diversity on company boards not just a moral issue, but a legal one for companies in California. Olga Mack, the vice president of Quantstamp Inc., founder of Women Serve On Boards and a longtime …
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WE DID IT! Governor Brown signed SB826 that amends the California Corporations Code to require public companies headquartered in California to have a minimum number of female directors on their board of directors. This is groundbreaking news and Women Serve on Boards is extremely proud and excited to have helped with the efforts to move the …
