Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blogs October 20, 2023 Conducting workforce reductions with compassion Dramatic reductions in force are happening across industries as economic uncertainty leads companies to reevaluate labor expenditures.Why it matters: RIFs are costly to carry out and they damage morale. Handling RIFs with compassion is the right thing to do.RIF alternatives – furloughs, job sharing and compensation changes – can save money, enable swifter recoveries and reduce hits to morale.… Whitepaper April 17, 2024 Internal Audit’s Role in Supporting Sustainability Reporting Environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidance, stakeholder demands and regulatory mandates are evolving and becoming more specific, and the time of taking a “soft approach” to sustainability reporting has passed. As the need to provide, or prepare to provide, limited and/or reasonable assurance in sustainability reporting grows, internal audit’s role in the reporting process becomes obvious… Podcast June 6, 2024 Podcast | Understanding the California Climate Laws – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Ricardo Buitron, Michael Littenberg and Marc Rotter In September 2023, California legislators passed the first mandatory climate disclosure bills in the United States. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the two climate-impact reporting measures into law on October 7, 2023. The measures are expected to have far-reaching effects not only for the U.S.-based businesses that are required to comply but also for their trading partners around the world.In this… Newsletter September 2, 2024 Implications of the Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape Dealing with regulatory change and uncertainty continuously ranks among the top risks identified by board members and C-suite executives across the globe. Some believe that recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions will increase this risk for companies doing business in the United States, while others applaud the Court’s actions. What is happening, and what does this mean for boards and their companies? Survey April 5, 2023 Talent, Culture and the Future of Work – The Defining Business Challenges of the Next Decade When assessing the top risk issues organizations will face this year as well as over the next decade, one key theme stands out: People and culture are at the top of the agenda. The 11th annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative, reveals the top risks on the minds of global boards of directors and executives in 2023 and… Survey December 8, 2022 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2023 and 2032 The level of uncertainty in today’s global marketplace and the velocity of change continue to produce a multitude of potential risks that can disrupt an organisation’s business model and strategy on very short notice. Flash Report November 3, 2020 PCAOB Issues Interim Analysis Report on Initial Impact of CAM Requirements On October 29, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) released an interim analysis report,[1] along with two accompanying white papers, in which the board provides its analysis and perspectives on the initial impact of its critical audit matter (CAM) requirements and the insights learned from stakeholders. Podcast April 16, 2025 Podcast | Digital Assets and Their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez In this Episode, host Frank Kurre welcomes Ann Rodriguez, a seasoned executive who brings extensive leadership experience from Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of digital assets and their implications for board governance. Their discussion delves into key elements of effective governance frameworks, emerging risk… Podcast March 26, 2025 Podcast | Digital Frontier: Addressing Blind Spots in Corporate Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez In this episode, Protiviti Managing Director Frank Kurre is joined by Ann Rodriguez to explore the impact of digital assets on corporate governance and strategic planning. Ann highlights critical areas where technology significantly influences corporate practices. They emphasize the importance of board members staying informed about digital assets, extending beyond just the financial sector. Newsletter May 11, 2023 A Call for Transparency Amid a Shifting Legal and Regulatory Landscape The increasing complexity of the legal and regulatory landscape is challenging the board’s fiduciary duties. Emerging trends ushering in a call for fairness and transparency should be of paramount importance to directors. Boardroom agendas cover an array of topics but no matter the issue, there are important underpinnings to board oversight and governance. Load More
