Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Podcast August 13, 2022 Podcast | Focusing on ESG Planning and Strategy ESG is a driving theme and priority for most organizations around the world today. And like any other key initiative within these organizations, whether it be global expansion or launching new product lines, there must be a plan and strategy for ESG programs and activities. They cannot be approached as a side project.In this episode of Board Perspectives, we speak with Protiviti’s Ellen Holder… Newsletter September 28, 2022 Identifying and managing the critical risks of third-party providers “Outsourcing and other third-party relationships can bring multiple benefits to FIs, including: enhanced operational resilience; faster and more tailored financial products and services; cost reduction; greater innovation; and improved internal processes. However, outsourcing and third-party relationships can give rise to new or different risks to FIs and potentially to financial stability that… Newsletter August 15, 2022 Improving Board Performance in Disruptive Times The 2020s are well on their way to earning the ominous label of a troubling, disruptive decade, but there remain viable opportunities amid the challenges. What is the board’s role in preparing the organization for “show-stopping” and potentially existential risks? The Story: A global board survey conducted by McKinsey of approximately 1,500 corporate directors found that directors “are not… Podcast September 21, 2022 Podcast | Becoming a Quantum Coder— with ColdQuanta Are you interested in becoming a quantum coder? The job market looks as large as the machines are cold. We’re all struggling in the quantum computing industry to find talent. Do you have what it takes? You may even be able to get started with less experience than you think. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the path to this exciting career with Peter Noell from ColdQuanta.… Newsletter October 14, 2022 The Board’s Role in the Transformation of Work The pandemic has had a lasting effect on people and the workplace. Seven in 10 business leaders expect the market will be embracing a hybrid work model 10 years out, up from 22% pre-pandemic. What is the board’s role in this transition? The pandemic has transformed how, where, when and even why we work. It accelerated workplace redesign as offices closed, entire industries were upended and… Whitepaper October 10, 2022 Governance and the Evolution of the Technology Committee — Is it Time to Establish One on Your Board? Directors are seeing a significant shift in the priorities discussed in the boardroom. Since the dawn of the 21st century, boards have seen it all — the emergence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the 2008 global financial crisis, expanded proxy disclosure mandates in 2009, digital disruption of business models amid the threat of “born digital” market entrants, and, of course, the COVID-19… 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 Organization Internal Audit Plan Priorities As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wind down, many healthcare provider organizations 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 6, 2022 Private Equity Insights Q4 2022 We are approaching the last quarter of a challenging 2022, and as many of us dive into our strategy and business planning for 2023, the coming year looks to be more of the same. Inflationary trends, supply chain challenges, access to talent and skills, security and privacy issues, and working capital management are among the many challenges that private equity firms and their portfolio companies… Whitepaper November 24, 2022 The Global Consequences of Europe’s New Digital Regulatory Regime Why technology companies should care about the EU’s Digital Services Act A new and dramatic approach to regulating big technology firms is coming into force across the European Union. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which the European Council signed into law on September 15, 2022, aims to protect the digital space against the spread of illegal content, particularly on social networks, content… Podcast November 30, 2022 Podcast | Quantum-Inspired Applications with Icosa Computing We’re getting close to practical advantage with quantum computing when running optimization algorithms. Companies interested in being leaders in their industry should already be considering how to harness this promised power with use cases that solve their business problems. But some companies want a better solution that’s advantageous today, even if it’s only quantum-inspired. Join host… Load More