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<strong>The metaverse fails to impress</strong>
The metaverse promises to herald a new age of virtual connectivity, yet Brits remain unimpressed, according to a global survey. While 37 per… More
11 January 2023
Remote working helps engage staff in their tasks as a new study on meeting shows, according to the Harvard Business Review. Managers have consistently worried that remote working is not a true replacement… More
The European Union has agreed to strengthen regulation targeting products that contribute to deforestation. New regulation aims to set strong, mandatory due diligence rules for companies importing to or exporting from Europe. Businesses… More
Pessimism dominates Europe’s boardrooms as the energy crisis and rampant inflation continue to weigh down business confidence. Over a third (34 per cent) of chief executive officers (CEOs) in ERT’s latest survey said they… More
<strong>Whitepaper: Building Resilience Into Your Supply Chain: Insights Into the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act</strong>
24 November 2022
Globalization has increased the complexity of supply chains beyond recognition with many businesses having thousands, and often tens of thousands, of direct and indirect suppliers. Major crises such as the global pandemic… More
Geopolitics and ransomware attacks lead the list of cyberrisk concerns for global businesses, according to Allianz. In addition, businesses say they are worried about government-backed attacks against companies, infrastructure and supply chains because… More
Supply chain waste costs businesses $163 billion annually, according to recent research. Most commonly, goods either exceed their sell-by date while in transit or the waste arises from overproduction. In fact, according… More
Businesses are failing the digital trust test as their ability to protect customers lags expectations, according to a survey by McKinsey. It found that while 70 per cent of consumers trust the… More
Financial firms are struggling to quantify climate-related risk, according to the sector watchdog the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA). After analysing audit reports for 2021-2022, it wrote to firms in October highlighting key areas of… More
Cyberattack preparations may not be robust enough to withstand real attacks at many organisations, according to a recent report. The analyst IDC said that 85 per cent of organisations have playbooks for cyber… More