New Internal Auditing Around the World Book Features Profiles of Internal Audit Functions Helping to Shape the Workforce and Organization of the Future
What does the future hold for the internal audit profession? Protiviti explores this question at some level in every annual edition of Internal Auditing Around the World®. Protiviti’s release of Volume 18 of Internal Auditing Around the World gives us occasion to reflect on just how much has changed in the internal audit profession since […]
Demystifying Digital Transformation in Finance
Digital transformation in finance has been on the docket for years. So, why do organizations still struggle? The status quo is filled with manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows and fractured application ecosystems that may have been caused by failed attempts at digital transformation — and significant investments alone will not guarantee success. These issues have led to […]
Adaptable, Yet Rooted in Values: A Primer on Company Culture With A2A’s Chief People and Transformation Officer
How do you create a company culture that is rooted in values and principles, while also being constantly adaptable and open to diverse perspectives of employees and stakeholders? It’s a question Mauro Ghilardi, chief people and transformation officer of A2A, an Italian “life” company, has given a good amount of thought to — because he […]
3 Foundational Steps to Help CFOs and Their Companies Get the Upper Hand on Managing ESG Data
Most public companies have made strides to provide meaningful environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to their stakeholders. However, even these leaders are concerned about complying with new proposed regulations from the SEC, which would require public companies to disclose extensive climate-related information in their SEC filings. CFOs are feeling particular pressure from this proposal, […]
Does Company Culture Stay the Same After an IPO?
Over the past few months, we have been discussing initial public offerings (IPOs) and company culture. Specifically, we have looked at how organizations can best manage the change in culture when preparing for an IPO (or a de-SPAC transaction that also takes a company from private to public) and the importance of incorporating a people […]
Winning at the Retail Supply Chain Game
When supply chains unravel, customer experience (CX) can crumble – unless retailers are prepared to respond. Many retailers today are feeling the pain where it hurts most in the form of fleeting customer loyalty. Persistent global supply chain challenges can trigger CX and customer loyalty downfalls – even for retailers at the helm of omnichannel. […]