This indispensable new guide deals with the changing role and responsibilities of the increasingly important function of the non-executive director in companies today. It recognises the growing pressures on non-executive directors and the need for full compliance with legislation and regulations in order to avoid heavy fines and penalties. It is also fully up-to-date with the impact of the Higgs Report on the duties of non-executive directors.Make sure you keep fully abreast of the key issues surrounding non-executive directors. Tolley's Non-Executive Director's Handbook includes:* Duties and responsibilities* Corporate strategy* Risk management* Ethics and governance* How to improve a company's efficiency and effectivenessIt also covers the key areas of personal issues relating to the non-executive director, including remuneration benefits and contracts.Tolley's Non-Executive Director's Handbook is the only handbook specifically written for and about the non-executive director.;It is an essential one-stop reference because:* It is written in a user-friendly and easy to read style* It has checklists and summaries, providing invaluable points of reference* It is comprehensive and unique in its depth and breadth of legal, tax and best practice coverage