Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Blog The Golden Threads of ESG: The Role of Compliance in Embedding an ESG Framework in Financial Institutions A firm’s governance, purpose and culture are central to its values as an organisation; to how its people conduct themselves; and to how it embeds ESG considerations in the design and delivery of its products and services for the benefit of clients and consumers. (A Strategy for Positive Change: Our ESG Priorities) Published during COP26 in November 2021, the statement of the environmental,… Blog Next-Generation Transformation for Internal Audit Requires a Fundamental Shift in Culture “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity — not a threat.” Internal audit functions uncertain or even apprehensive about making the next-gen journey and adopting an innovation culture should heed these words from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. They should also keep Apple’s famous tagline — “Think different.” — in focus, because the change they’re about to embark on is fundamental… Blog 5 Questions Boards Should Ask Their CFOs CFOs serve as a critical filter to the board of directors. And filter they must, due to the complex array of strategic risks boards expect their companies to monitor. CFOs’ expanding scope of responsibilities, strategic partnership with the CEO, and risk- and control-centric mindset enable them to pinpoint the pivotal aspects of threats to, and opportunities for, the enterprise that require the… Blog Elevating ESG and Human Capital Reporting to the Next Level CFOs and finance leaders are focusing more time, expertise and innovation on their organization’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… Blog City Leadership Is Poised to Become the Most Important Job on the Planet, Says HSBC’s Greg Clark City or population center? Greg Clark, Group Advisor, Future Cities & New Industries at HSBC Group, suggests in a recent article for VISION by Protiviti that we embrace the latter term because it more aptly describes what cities are: places where people are concentrated. More than that, Clark sees the world’s population centers as playing a crucial role in our planet’s future — and that their… Blog The Strategic Imperative of Enterprise Resilience In a volatile business environment, the concept of resilience has emerged as a cornerstone of strategic management. More than just a trendy concept, resilience should be ingrained as a key organizational goal, fostered through a comprehensive and continuous strategy. This strategy integrates a thorough understanding of the risk environment, enabling organizations to adapt and prosper when – not… Blog New Technology Audit Risks Research: Cybersecurity and AI Represent Key Concerns Technology audit functions are navigating a dynamic business landscape that is being shaped continually by exponential growth in technologies like generative AI and the concurrent emergence of new security, privacy and data-related challenges. Today’s and tomorrow’s challenges: This year’s Global Internal Audit Perspectives on Top Technology Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and The… Blog From bureaucratic performance to the common good: The challenge of Public Value in Italy For decades, both global and Italian bureaucracies have dragged businesses and citizens through a complex labyrinth of public projects focused on quantitative outputs — too focused on how efficiently public funding was utilized, how much was accomplished and how quickly, and what public benefit was delivered. Public Value should be observed through the eyes of citizens and businesses, it should… Blog New Finance Trends Research Highlights Growth and Transformation A look at the top priorities for CFOs and finance leaders in the coming year — among them, security and privacy of data, financial and strategic planning and analysis, leadership, and enhanced data analytics — reveals a tale of transformation for CFOs whose responsibilities continue to widen. Expanding roles: Our latest Global Finance Trends Survey results, based on responses from more than 950… Blog Maintaining an SAP Access Governance Center of Excellence This is an update of a blog originally posted in 2021, Establishing a Successful SAP Identity Access Governance Center of Excellence. Many companies are balancing multiple IT projects simultaneously, promoting innovation and automation, and striving towards an optimal and secure SAP landscape. Often, governance is an afterthought to ensure the organization understands the results of a… Load More
