Organisations struggle to make ESG work strategically

Organisations are struggling to make ESG work strategically because they are often unable to move away from a compliance agenda, according to a report by the consultant KPMG.

While most companies recognise that ESG should be a valuable Read more

Employers increasingly out of touch with staff needs

Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of HR professionals said their organisations delivered an “excellent”  employee experience compared with only 20 per cent of employees who said the same, according to a survey by Benefex.

The situation has got worse Read more

LGBTQ+ inclusion culture aids talent retention

Employers looking to enhance retention in the workforce should deepen their focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion, visibility and engagement programmes, according to a study by EY.

The US-based study found that while there are 14 million adults in the Read more

Health and safety emerges as top risk for 2024

Global businesses have identified health and safety risk as their top priority, ahead of cyber-attacks, data loss and regulatory breaches, according to a survey by Clyde & Co. Its annual Global directors’ and officers’ liability report 2024 found Read more

IMF says global financial markets “quite optimistic”

Compared with 2023, financial markets have turned “quite optimistic” in light of a softer landing from high inflation, according to an annual report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

While the near-term global financial stability risks have Read more

Larger organisations bear brunt of cyber attacks

Large (74 per cent) and medium-sized (70 per cent) businesses and high income charities (66 per cent) reported having experienced a cyber security breach or attack over the past year, according to the government’s annual survey on the issue.

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Organisations plan assurance drive on AI

Organisations plan to boost internal audit coverage over the potential risks arising from the deployment of AI technology, according to a survey by Gartner.

For example, planned internal audit coverage for AI-enabled cyber threats and AI control failures Read more

High-risk building regulations kick in

Construction businesses must begin complying with transitional arrangements set up by the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). While the rules have been in force for new builds since October last year, the transitional rules for existing projects begin in Read more