Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Client Story June 7, 2023 Resource backfill, technology and process change drive state procurement improvements Many institutions in the public sector are faced with improving the efficiency and responsiveness of their services and operations to better serve stakeholders and the public. High turnover and lengthy recruiting cycles are creating both a loss of tribal knowledge and an influx of inexperienced resources, leading to significant delays in day-to-day operations.Our client, a state procurement group… Flash Report July 31, 2023 SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Enhancements: Efforts to Boost Investor Confidence On 26 July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments1 to its rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting by public companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s view is that cybersecurity threats and incidents pose an ongoing risk to public companies, investors and market… Client Story May 12, 2022 A national retailer takes on inventory shrink to improve margins At a price tag of almost $50 billion per year,[1] retail industry losses due to inventory shrinkage are significant. Measuring inventory shrink is a must because it directly impacts gross profit and businesses cannot improve on what they cannot or do not measure — and inventory is no different. Measuring shrink is challenging, particularly if inventory processes lack transparency or the… Newsletter October 17, 2023 Freedom to Fail: Risk Appetite for Innovation The manner that failure is embraced instead of feared in a business can improve the way the company evolves and responds to new market opportunities. Newsletter March 9, 2023 A Director’s Responsibility to the CEO Today’s unprecedented pace of disruptive innovation in the market and conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders are creating relentless pressure on the CEO. Is the board contributing to the CEO’s performance and ability to function? So, what should board members do to fulfill their responsibilities to shareholders as they assist the CEO in facing the business realities of today — and tomorrow… Whitepaper May 17, 2023 Long-term incentive plans (LTIPS): Cash vs. Equity This paper explores the differences between cash-based and equity-based Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) and how to choose between them based on various factors. Cash-based LTIPs offer executives a guaranteed cash reward when certain performance targets are met, while equity-based LTIPs offer stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) that align executives' interests with those of the… Whitepaper August 13, 2024 Regulations and Demand for Accountability Set the Tone for the Future of ESG Disclosures In recent years, increasing pressures from a variety of stakeholders have combined to drive companies toward more sustainable practices in their business operations and greater transparency. The real game-changer, however, has been the proliferation of recent global environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting regulations, which require a level of reporting far above the voluntary… Blogs October 11, 2023 Protect people’s energy so they can work on their craft Christine Armstrong is a researcher and writer who helps people understand the new world of work. She joined Paul Middleton, managing director at Protiviti UK, for the final Tackling Tomorrow Today online event of 2023. Newsletter November 8, 2023 Board Risk Oversight in the Age of Disruption In these disruptive times, how should boards discharge their duty of care and duty of oversight with respect to risk when the models to follow aren’t clear? Is the board’s risk oversight process fit for purpose in today’s dynamic environment?Board engagement with risk and how it is managed has been a topic of interest for many years. While risk has always been present in every business, the… Newsletter August 10, 2023 Is Your Board Technology-Engaged? With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical… Load More