Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Blogs April 4, 2022 Preparing for an IPO? Make Sure Transformation Includes Setting a People Strategy Amid the many demands of preparing for and undertaking an initial public offering (IPO), don’t forget your people.Organisations contemplating a state of public company readiness must undergo a complex transformation process that impacts all business functions. Upgrading technology, improving financial reporting processes, and implementing governance, risk and compliance capabilities are all… Blogs March 9, 2022 The ‘Goldilocks Zone’ of Compliance and How to Face a Regulatory Audit With Confidence Frequent headlines of compliance breaches — and the likely morass of costly fines and penalties — are common in Australia’s regulatory environment. Meanwhile, executives are held personally liable, finding themselves on the monetary chopping block and facing potentially career-ending outcomes and/or criminal sanctions. Being on the wrong end of an audit by the Australian Securities &… Blogs March 4, 2022 CISOs and Year Two of the Pandemic – How Did We Adapt and What Still Must Change? In December 2021, in my role as president of the ISSA Delaware Valley Chapter, I had the honor of hosting a panel with five Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), representing five different industries, each facing unique challenges presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists included: Robert Younce – CISO of Mannington Mills, one of the world’s leading… Blogs February 18, 2022 Where Is Your Company on the ESG Reporting Continuum? The objective of sustainable development is to extend the life expectancy of ecosystems, societies and economies through collaboration with other organisations — for profit and not-for-profit, in the private and public sectors, and across borders on a global scale. This means sustaining natural resources. It means sustaining the cultures and communities that enable commercial activity. And it… Blogs February 18, 2022 The Why and How of ESG for Manufacturing Companies Manufacturing companies still wondering whether an environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme is necessary have one thing in common: They’re losing valuable time. If companies want to maintain a competitive advantage and thrive in the future, they must begin to prioritise ESG efforts now. Several leading companies across industry sectors are well-advanced in their ESG efforts and they… Whitepaper June 28, 2022 Project Prioritisation: Strategic Roadmaps for Success Any business leader will tell you that executing projects on time and within budget while achieving the intended outcome is a giant feat for any organisation. Throw a global pandemic into the mix, which drove many organisations to turn inward and go full force into self-help mode, starting or maintaining long-term internal improvement initiatives in an already tumultuous business environment, and… Blogs May 31, 2022 Nurturing Diversity Through Protiviti’s ProPride Network Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) are ingrained in the Protiviti culture. We believe in high respect and recognition for all, regardless of who you are or where you come from. Our ProPride initiative supports our belief in supporting a dynamic, sexual and gender-diverse workforce.“I have a fundamental belief that you can’t have diversity or a diverse workforce until you have an inclusive… Blogs February 18, 2022 CFOs and Finance Leaders Face Growing Responsibilities, Including ESG Reporting, According to New Protiviti Survey Organisations look to CFOs and VPs of finance for additional actions and data that, until recently, were considered outside their purview. Results from a just released Protiviti Finance Trends Survey reveal that these leaders are increasingly relied on as a go-to source for insights required by companies to address fast-moving drivers of change: CFOs and VPs of finance are informing and… Whitepaper April 14, 2020 External Exposure Assessment - Securing Environments in the 'New Normal' The global spread of COVID-19 has forced many organisations to rapidly implement a “new normal” operating model where workforces are now entirely remote. This swift and unexpected change brings technology hurdles requiring immediate action by IT organisations across the globe. Attackers target organisations in times of uncertainty and change – and this is no exception. Protiviti… Whitepaper April 29, 2021 Privacy Awareness Week 2021 MAKE PRIVACY A PRIORITY Protiviti Australia is proud to be recognising Privacy Awareness Week from 3 – 9 May, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s annual event that highlights the importance of protecting personal information and helps organisations, agencies, and the public navigate the privacy landscape. You’ll find a selection of our privacy-related resources… Load More