In an age dominated by social media platforms like tweets (or X's), posts, and viral content, employee social media training for employees is imperative to protect a company's reputation. Of the many challenges companies currently face, reputation management remains a big one. The image of a company can be significantly impacted by its employees' social media activities. A single thoughtless post can go viral and ...
The University of New South Wales (UNSW), one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities, recognized the need for an enhanced Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) system to meet its complex requirements. In a discussion with Karl Baumgartner, Head of Safety at UNSW, led by Jessica Hogan, EHS Business Analyst of Product Management at SAI360, we explore Karl's unique perspective and insights gained from his ...
GRC integration is critical to organizational success. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face the ongoing challenge of establishing robust governance, managing risks effectively, and ensuring regulatory compliance. GRC tools help organizations manage and align efforts, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while mitigating risks. GRC harmonization and integration are critical to streamlining these efforts and enhancing overall efficiency. For those organizations ...
CPS 230, recently released by the Australia Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), has gained prominence alongside similar standards aimed to promote operational resilience. Operational resilience refers to an organization's capacity to withstand and adapt to operational disruptions (whether anticipated or unexpected) while ensuring continuity of critical functions. It has emerged as a vital framework for effectively managing risks and safeguarding business continuity despite adversity. Regulators view ...
Amidst the rapid advancements of the digital age, online learning has brought about a profound transformation in employee training. A dire need for offline learning options for non-office-based workers exists among certain sectors, such as manufacturing and construction. Organizations in these kinds of sectors face unique challenges in providing comprehensive workforce training. Namely, these employees are often involved in tasks such as operating machinery, conducting ...
In the face of changing expectations, regulatory pressure, and new environment, health and safety (EHS) challenges, how do you redefine your EHS risk management processes to achieve the best results while maintaining compliance? By adopting a mature software platform with built-in data analytics and mobile capabilities, organizations can enhance their EHS risk management programs. With user-friendly interfaces, employees can actively engage in EHS initiatives, allowing ...
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 14, 2023, prior to the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Key Takeaways The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new reporting standard designed to amend and extend the 2014 Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) by providing investors and stakeholders with more reliable and comparable information on companies' environmental and social impacts. However, CSRD is ...
One of the most significant workplace developments in recent years is the increased focus by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on corporate culture. In short, the DOJ has recently cracked down on corporate misconduct and now considers corporate culture to be a key factor in evaluating whether an Ethics and Compliance (E&C) program is effective. The DOJ is now increasingly focused on holding companies—and ...
Digital transformation is a complex and challenging process, but it can be incredibly rewarding. For our clients, knowing where to start first when embarking on a new digitalization journey is key to success. Here are two key strategies we share with clients looking to modernize their outdated spreadsheet-reliant systems and paper-based processes by transitioning to a customized digital approach. 1. The best organizational transformations ...
Conflict of interest (COI) is a serious issue that can have a significant impact on organizations of all sizes and industries. A COI occurs when an individual or organization has a personal or financial interest that could influence their judgment or decision-making. This can lead to biased decisions, decreased productivity, and even legal liability. COIs—which involve situations where an individual or company has a common ...
