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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 marks the most significant evolution of data protection law since the original GDPR took effect.
Kerry Round presents at Sheffield Hallam on sustainability careers for women
Kerry Round reflects on her talk at Sheffield Hallam University about strengthening pathways into sustainability careers for women, highlighting how governance roles like Company Secretary and Governance Officer play a vital role in driving lasting environmental and social impact.
There’s nothing Kim Carey, Governance Support Manager loves more than structure and process. Here she shares with us her unique system – the meeting matrix. A series of documents that help boards to become more organised and efficient.
Companies House has announced that all companies on its register will have to file their accounts using commercial software by 1 April 2027. This is a big change for companies who currently have to use paper filing processes because they’re filing complex or large company accounts. It also affects anyone who currently uses the webfiling option, because this route will also be closed.
Challenging the term ‘fractional Co Sec’ - Kerry Round discusses why flexible governance roles deserve full recognition, not fractional status. She explains a new way to frame the role’s value.
The RGS team thoroughly enjoyed attending day 2 of the CGIUKI Conference last week. It was a great opportunity to network with peers familiar and new, and a chance to listen to some fabulous speakers across a range of interesting topics.
Kerry Round, Founding Director of Round Governance considers the state of the consulting industry and how RGS are working to secure their future.