Trends to watch in cybersecurity: Regulatory compliance, technology, and emerging threats As we step into 2024, the landscape of cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increasing reliance on digital technology, the threat landscape is constantly shifting, and organisations must adapt to protect their data and systems. In this article, we will explore three key trends to watch … Read More

Diversity of thought: the pipeline to successIn today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are recognising the pivotal role that diversity plays in fostering innovation, creativity, and overall success. As businesses strive to remain competitive, succession planning has emerged as a critical strategy to ensure continuity and sustainable growth. An integral aspect of effective succession planning is the inclusion of all … Read More

How coaching drives real successIn a post-pandemic world, employers face great challenges as they help their workers recover and grow while alleviating uncertainties and reducing pressures. In many cases, this has led to a shift in priorities as agile business leaders focus more than ever on employee development. Business leaders should now focus on five people-centric and distinct priorities. These include … Read More

The value of Vendor Financial Due Diligence“I would like to sell my business but I would like to minimise my cost exposure until I know what the offers look like.” The thoughts posed above are invariably echoed by many vendors as they consider embarking on a business sale process. Fortunately, the bulk of the costs of selling a business are … Read More

Taking initiative in your learning and development Unleash your full potential by reading this insightful blog by Marina Kooijmans, HLB’s Chief People Officer. Explore how taking initiative in your learning and development can fast-track your career progression, and help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. The summer, with its stream of vitamin D, family time and lingering evenings … Read More

El futuro de la auditoría: Explorando como van los avances tecnológicos El futuro de la auditoría está a la vuelta de la esquina, es que ciertamente ya estamos en una Nueva Era de la Auditoría. Este futuro se viene  construyendo hace varios años, y cada vez con mayor velocidad en el tiempo, ya sea mediante herramientas de índole electrónica como son las de Inteligencia Artificial e … Read More

The power of giving back: How businesses  can impact  communities for a better future  In today’s complex and ever-changing world, businesses play a critical role in shaping economies and societies. As they operate in a globalised landscape fraught with geopolitical risks, economic uncertainties, cybersecurity threats, and climate change, it has become increasingly evident that the role of businesses goes beyond mere profit-making. The importance of … Read More

The global impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the travel industryThe Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most significant pieces of climate legislation in US history. It makes available funding across several industries to deal with pollution and substandard infrastructure and to address the impact of climate change. The Act will introduce hundreds of federal programs and, in … Read More

The great skills shift: 4 strategies for building a future-ready workforce in manufacturing Technological change continues at a rate that many manufacturing companies cannot comprehend. This change is leading to a wave of digitisation and automation that will quickly affect each manufacturer’s workforce.  As such, many jobs will change significantly, requiring upskilling or reskilling across the industry. But as many companies … Read More

The generational shift: attracting and retaining talentThere’s been a seismic shift in employee expectations. The new labour market is more focused on whether a particular organisation positively impacts people and the planet, and will vote with their feet if unhappy. This development poses a significant challenge to leaders in the modern era who understand that new employees (especially the younger … Read More