Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Podcast Transcript February 11, 2022 Transcript | Understanding the ESG ratings, rankings and metrics landscape Welcome to the inaugural edition of Protiviti’s Board Perspectives podcast series, in which we delve into numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors. In this episode, our focus is on environmental, social and governance (ESG) – specifically, how organisations are judged! One of the most challenging aspects of ESG for board members is understanding what’s become a… Whitepaper December 2, 2021 Buy Now, Pay Later...and Gear Up for More Regulation First there were layaways. Conjured during the Great Depression when people were struggling to make ends meet, layaways allowed people to buy big-ticket items and pay in installments before walking away with their product. Layaways were especially popular around the holidays when many people reserved all their gifts in advance and started saving for them through a layaway programme. Then came the… Whitepaper May 1, 2023 What Do the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Failures Mean for Bank Supervision? On April 28, four reports were issued on the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. These reports signal the next stage of what is likely to be a lengthy examination of the issues surrounding these failures and the actions that should be taken to prevent such events in the future. Whitepaper July 1, 2021 Lessons From the Pandemic: Crisis as a Catalyst for Innovation (An Expanded Discussion) This companion white paper provides more complete coverage of the topic addressed in Issue 141 of Board Perspectives and on NACD/BoardTalk.A facilitated discussion with active directors at a recent National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) event in the United States focused on the significance of agility as an important driver of success in a mercurial environment — and how, for many… Newsletter March 24, 2024 When Executives Stand in the Way — Create the Right Tone at the Top for Change In the race toward innovation and transformation, it can be easy for leadership to overlook their crucial role in driving change in the organisation, including fostering vital new mindsets and behaviors.What you should know: Executive engagement is a critical component to enable change. It’s important to make the distinction that leaders and managers don’t “manage” change; they “enable” change.By… Infographic March 15, 2022 Infographic: Technology, Media and Telecommunications Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2022 and 2031 Restrictive government policies, the talent shortage, third-party outsourcing arrangements, disruptive digital technologies, and, of course, the persisting pandemic are the dominant risk issues being discussed in boardrooms and executive suites across the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry group.These risk issues and more are cited in Protiviti’s latest annual Top Risks… Whitepaper May 7, 2020 COVID-19 Borrowing Options: A Primer for Franchisees and Other Small and Medium-Size Businesses Amid unprecedented economic disruption caused by COVID-19, small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are the backbone of the U.S. economy face intertwining choices and challenges in determining the best courses of action to preserve their operations and protect the financial well-being of their employees. While direct bank and market financing remain an option for some, most small and medium-… Client Story June 1, 2021 Global manufacturer of technology products revamps SIOP and warehouse operations to sustain growth The best businesses not only build markets, they also continually improve their systems and processes to support that growth. That was the case recently when a major U.S.- based manufacturer of technology products realised its success was outpacing its capabilities in two key areas: sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) and warehouse management. Survey October 2, 2022 Tackling Traditional Audit Plan Concerns and Expanding Focus on Fraud, Third Parties and Data Key Findings From the Latest Survey Conducted by Protiviti and AHIA on Healthcare Provider Organisation Internal Audit Plan Priorities As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wind down, many healthcare provider organisations are transitioning into a blocking-and-tackling mode, although it’s far from business as usual. Relieved of the constant pivoting that the public health emergency has demanded… Newsletter October 13, 2022 The ESG Debate: Where Does Your Company Stand? A University of Oxford and Protiviti global survey reports that North American companies are less committed to ESG than their counterparts in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The questions are why this disparity exists, and where does your organisation stand? The Oxford and Protiviti survey findings suggest that North American companies may be underrating the importance of external pressures… Load More