While it’s technically true that there are 24 hours a day, depending on how it’s spent, you may question this fact. Especially for board directors who are always on the go and caught between meetings. With a lot already going on their plates, it’s essential for them to be presented with information that is quick and easy to digest. As board directors head on to tackle overwhelming organizational decision-making demands, a well-written board report can be just the weapon they need.

In recent years, boards and companies have faced an increasing urgency to accelerate their digital journey. Business leaders are expected to make critical investments in digital tools and automation to improve operations and manage disruption. In the 2020 EY-Pathernon Digital Investment Index, nearly two-thirds of executives surveyed agree that companies should radically transform their operations over the next two years.

Signatures are commonly used to signify acceptance or approval of an obligation when two parties enter into an agreement. In the UAE, Federal Decree Law No. 46 of 2021, also known as the “Electronic Transactions Law” has recently been passed granting electronic signatures the same legal validity as handwritten signatures. With this law, people can now use any form of electronic signature or stamp in their electronic transactions and documents.

Executive assistants are an indispensable part of every organization. They make the workload of executives bearable by taking charge of ad hoc tasks and responsibilities. Such tasks include scheduling meetings and coordinating with other executives and teams in and out of the organization. This helps the executives focus on more pressing matters in running the company. However, no matter how overwhelming the duties are, there are always ways to overcome these roadblocks.

In an era where people are more connected than ever, the need for face-to-face meetings has increased. But with the increase of global workforce and remote teams, it is often difficult to find a time when everyone can be in the same place at the same time. This is where hybrid meeting solutions come in.

As the pandemic unfolded, healthcare services locally and internationally performed monumental efforts to persist and remain relevant. Hospitals and medical services across Australia started shifting their healthcare systems using the latest technology to continue moving forward in a challenging economic climate.

Global crises, like the Covid-19 pandemic, have revealed the significant role that governance plays in securing health and lives. Care practices and measures in response to health crises are only a portion of healthcare governance. Concerned with the processes and systems of an organization, governance is an overarching framework that underpins the efficacy and stability of an organization’s operation.

In annual general meetings, apart from presenting annual reports and interacting with shareholders, voting is one of the most sought activities. This includes voting on electing the next board of directors, approving resolutions, and settling motions. However, as meetings are now held virtually or in a hybrid format, regulating authorities are requiring an efficient and transparent live voting technology.

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has completely redefined not just the workflow of businesses but also educational institutions. From holding online classes and board meetings remotely in the past two years, to shifting to yet another relatively new work setup, such changes further reinforced the need for innovation in modern governance.

Security should be the utmost concern for all financial institutions for various reasons. Top on the list is to protect customer and client assets. By strengthening cybersecurity measures, financial companies can ensure that customer data is protected — eventually securing trust from stakeholders. This calls for financial boards to integrate advanced security measures across all governance practices, including meetings and data management.