As costs for risk functions continue to increase, it is crucial to both reduce manual tasks and innovate processes through technological tools and an expanded skill set. In a recent episode of Protiviti’s Powerful...
Archive - April 2021
As Manufacturing Is Transforming, Data Privacy Is a Key Risk – And One to Be Addressed Sooner Rather Than Later
Leaders of manufacturing and distribution (M&D) companies don’t rank data privacy among their list of top concerns for their organization this year — or even for the next decade. That’s one of the most striking...
An “All Hazards” Approach to Business Continuity Planning Is Healthcare’s Next Challenge
One of the most important lessons healthcare companies learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is that they need to implement and maintain better strategies, processes and procedures to enable resiliency and recovery. As...
Procurement Is a Key Player in Digital Transformation Initiatives and System Selection Matters
As companies embark on digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, procurement is increasingly considered one of the pillars of that transformation. More than just a necessary back-office operation...
As M&As Heat Up, PE Firms Can Enhance Transactional Value in Five Key Areas
Vaccine distribution is ramping up, economies are beginning to recover, and the world is gradually turning the page on the tumultuous past year. For the private equity (PE) sector, which saw deal-making bounce back...
The Why and How of ESG for Manufacturing Companies
Manufacturing companies still wondering whether an environmental, social and governance (ESG) program is necessary have one thing in common: They’re losing valuable time. If companies want to maintain a competitive...
As Tech CFOs Escalate Return-to-Office Strategies, Opportunities to Innovate Abound
Amid the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and a decline in new coronavirus cases, firms have escalated discussions around returning employees to the workplace safely and smoothly. In the technology industry, planning and...
SPACs Spotlight: Filings Trend Meets Fine Print in Latest SEC Statement
In a blog earlier this year, we noted the increasing prevalence of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, as an alternative IPO vehicle, and we shared our expectation that more regulatory scrutiny and...
Latest Payroll Rescue Aid for Airlines Compounds Compliance Workload
The compliance requirements for airlines participating in the payroll support and loan programs initially instituted under the CARES Act in the United States continue to increase in volume and complexity with the...
2021 Offers U.S. Oil and Gas Firms Challenges Laced With Opportunities
Historically, the oil and gas (O&G) industry has proven to be nothing if not resilient. However, the COVID-19 disruption has tested the mettle of even the largest and most dynamic companies in the sector, and...