Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Survey July 25, 2022 Energy and Utilities Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2021 & 2030 The range of uncertainties facing Energy and Utilities business leaders around the globe is overwhelming. Challenges triggered by a once-in-a-century pandemic continue to unfold, combined with numerous other risk issues, such as growing social unrest and polarisation, and ever-present challenges associated with technology, digital transformation and innovation. Staying abreast of emerging risk… Blogs February 18, 2022 In Mergers and Acquisitions, ESG Issues Are Becoming a Growing Factor To date, companies have often discussed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors from a qualitative perspective – reflecting on the company’s stated values, marketing communications and other statements. But today, almost 90% of M&A targets are only being acquired after a thorough review of their ESG quantitative performance, indicating that buyers are… Whitepaper May 2, 2023 For TMT companies, accelerating innovation is a real and growing challenge The big picture: Protiviti’s inaugural Global Technology Survey shows TMT companies are streamlining operations to save costs while managing a wide range of technology-related risks that could impede their ability to innovate. Go deeper: The survey underscores the need for companies to: Address challenges to innovation such as security and privacy-related risks, changing regulations… Survey April 1, 2021 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2021 and 2030 — Retail Industry In the annual top risks survey conducted by Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative, retail executives identified pandemic-related government policies as their top risk issue for 2021 and beyond. Retailers also listed a deterioration in market and economic conditions, and talent retention and acquisition challenges among their top risks. Overall, the survey results reveal significant… Client Story June 7, 2023 Resource backfill, technology and process change drive state procurement improvements Many institutions in the public sector are faced with improving the efficiency and responsiveness of their services and operations to better serve stakeholders and the public. High turnover and lengthy recruiting cycles are creating both a loss of tribal knowledge and an influx of inexperienced resources, leading to significant delays in day-to-day operations. Our client, a state procurement… Blogs February 18, 2022 Elevating ESG and Human Capital Reporting to the Next Level CFOs and finance leaders are focusing more time, expertise and innovation on their organisation’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and Human Capital investments and reporting. Not only do ESG and Human Capital metrics and measurement rank among the higher priorities for CFOs and finance leaders, according to Protiviti’s latest global survey of CFOs and finance leaders, but these areas… Client Story September 12, 2024 Process Transformation Generates Millions in Cash and Working Capital Improvement Discover how process transformation enhanced working capital by $24M and streamlined operations in a global energy firm. Client Story April 10, 2024 Driving to Order-to-Cash Optimisation and Accounts Receivable Transformation This U.S.-based client, a subsidiary of a global water treatment company, offers water-as-a-service solutions to over half of the Fortune 500 companies across North America. Client Story September 1, 2025 University’s Budget Process Optimisation Drives Agility and Effective Decision Making Discover how a university enhanced Budget Process Optimisation, reducing timelines and improving accuracy for strategic decision-making and fiscal accountability. Blogs January 31, 2024 Azure DevOps: 3 tips to organise work items using standard functionality To effectively manage software development projects, it’s crucial to organise work items efficiently. Proper organisation not only boosts productivity but also enhances collaboration among team members. Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) is a powerful platform that allows teams to plan, develop, test and deliver software with efficiency and precision. Whether leveraging ADO for ongoing production… Load More