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This is quite a thought provoking read and should be considered for any company who wants to deploy a comprehensive and balanced third party risk management program from Hui Chen

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Do you ever find yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, constantly juggling work and personal commitments? It's time to hit pause and prioritise what truly matters most. Here’s a wellbeing tip from Nicolette Jacobs, PwC Africa Asset and Wealth Management Leader.

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Join us for an interactive session at your preferred location, hosted in partnership with KPMG Australia & NZ, where our subject matter experts will explore the findings of our research and discuss the below topics with like-minded peers from various industries:- Themes forecasted to shape your organisation’s 2024, including managing a perma-crisis, extreme weather, deepening global instability, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, and a changed employment relationship- The true cost of a failed international assignment and the cost effectiveness of a preventative risk management program for business travellers and assignees- Updates to WHS and psychosocial laws with case examples of enforcement and prosecution- How #ISO31030 Travel Risk Management can act as a framework to assist organisations in complying with legislationLocations and DatesBrisbane: Tuesday 5th MarchSydney: Tuesday 19th MarchPerth: Thursday 21st MarchAuckland: Tuesday 9th AprilWellington: Wednesday 10th AprilMelbourne: Tuesday 30th AprilRegister now: https://okt.to/ISKfEH Ursula Dyer Lepporoli, Hayley Lock, Caroline Hickson, Craig Robinson, Rebecca Armour

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Are you a victim of information overload?"One third of managers are victims of "Information Fatigue Syndrome." 49 percent said they are unable to handle the vast amounts of information received. 33 percent of managers were suffering ill health as a direct result of information overload. 62 percent admitted their business and social relationships suffer. 66 percent reported tension with colleagues and diminished job satisfaction. 43 percent think that important decisions are delayed and their abilities to make decisions are affected as a result of having too much information." - Jeff DavidsonDo you have it? In a social media driven era, most of us are trapped or in the midst of this information overload. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep, looking at our smartphones for just about anything is creating a dangerous habit that reduces the quality of decision making, thinking, and even interactions. This also builds unnecessary fears, worries, stress and reduces trust overall.There used to be a time, when one is in the public space that people smiled at each other, had quick to deep conversations and were social. Today, almost everyone has a gadget and we are glued to it, with heads bowed, consuming information or communicating information rapidly.Is that even a problem?Is this a current trend?"Sometimes a pessimist is only an optimist with extra information." - Idries ShahThe answer is found right in the beginning of Genesis in the Holy Bible, when Adam and Eve were tempted by the devil to eat of the tree of knowledge. The immediate result was information overload. For the first time, they doubted, got confused, feared, felt shameful, gave excuses, blamed others, lost trust and got lost. Information overload is dangerous and we like Adam and Eve are not even aware of what's happening to us. We are building our own graves.So, is there a way out? To answer that, we must first ask ourselves, "do we want a way out?"Second, use filtering and withdrawal approaches:Filtering:"In the Information Age, the first step to sanity is FILTERING. Filter the information: extract for knowledge. Filter first for substance. Filter second for significance. These filters protect against advertising. Filter third for reliability. This filter protects against politicians. Filter fourth for completeness. This filter protects against the media." - Marc StieglerWithdrawal uses 2 approaches - Excluding - reduce the amount of incoming information.Including - select only relevant and important news for consumptionWant to lead better in this digital age?Then we must learn to manage and overcome information overload.💡I provide Visual frameworks & tools with stories for leaders to See, Serve & Share in this digital era. 🔔 Subscribe today.#ashleyvinil #storytelling #leadership #visualleadership #visdemy

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💼 Curious about the financial impact of failed business trips and international assignments? 🌍Did you know that according to a Return on Investment report led by Ipsos and developed with KPMG, the cost of a failed international assignment can soar up to USD 1.25 million? 😱Deficiencies in health, safety, security, and well-being prevention of an organization’s mobile workforce can significantly contribute to failed assignments.Ready to dive deeper into the numbers? Check out the full report here: https://okt.to/gPueVBDon't let your organization fall victim to costly setbacks! 💸#ReturnOnInvestment #ROI #BusinessTrips #InternationalAssignment #Assignees #WorkforceWellbeing #Health #Safety #Security #Wellbeing 📊🌟

Misinformation & Disinformation – big risks for corporatesRecently I heard six of Australia’s top economists’ predict the risks for our local and global economies. Two ideas have stuck.1.Don Stammer’s “the magic of compound interest rates”. Especially magical with the current predictions of “higher for longer interest rates”.2.Nicki Hutley, view from the World Economic Forum, talked about how the participants voted that for the next two years, the number one global risk by severity is “misinformation and disinformation”. Scary stuff given there are elections on every continent scheduled over the next couple of years. I’ve been thinking about both these ideas. For Don’s point it was a reminder talk with my kids, all of whom need every advantage to be able to one day buy their own homes.On mis & disinformation, we’ve all felt the increasing spread of fake news and know the motivation behind it is usually financial, political, malicious, or simply to build a following. Mostly we are left to ourselves to decipher each post, but the impact of viral algos by big tech, weaponises narratives. This is a big risk to business. I’ve witnessed how the narratives of critics, based on false facts, can cause huge confusion, impacting individuals, teams, and the bottom line. My moving swiftly to set the record straight, organisations can try to balance out the landscape. And even better, by quickly empowering employees to help can have a big impact. But this is hard to do with the disorganised state of employee comms at most organisation.Our own Traffyk.ai data shows just how much a random walk and productivity-suck the current approach to employee comms delivers. The Noise in most workplaces is deafening and achieving Cut-Through to the right audience, at the right time on the right channel is usually a fluke.There’s no silver bullet to sort this out but understanding and mitigating the risks go a long way. First up is to gain a deep understanding of an organisations work communications ecosystem, which is the lifeblood of any team. By seeing the flow of information, leaders can start to address issues and adapt their approach to communication.Bottom line, by combining the power of AI, critical thinking, and a commitment to truth and transparency, we can build resilience against the threat of miscommunication and disinformation. With viral misinformation becoming the norm, strategic employee communication is an important risk management tool.#misinformation #disinformation #employeecommunications #workcommunications #riskmanagement

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E-reputation is a concern for all businesses, from B2B firms to multinational corporations. At Griffon Risk Management, we take your reputation very seriously and make every effort to protect your brand's reputation. In our highly digital era, it has never been more important to protect your online reputation and keep it consistently positive. E-reputation is the process of protecting and sustaining your online reputation. In an era where digital privacy is becoming an increasingly important topic of discussion, e-reputation is gaining importance for both individuals and businesses. It entails establishing, maintaining, and monitoring all publicly accessible online information about yourself or your business, as well as repairing any negative comments or information that have been published online. It has never been easier to post negative comments online anonymously; consequently, it has become imperative to take measures to protect individuals and businesses from any negative comments that can be found on the Internet, including on blogs, forums, websites, and social media platforms. We assume control over content pertaining to your business or organization by speaking on its behalf. To accomplish this, we correspond with influential voices and industry experts to ensure that their message about your company remains positive. Protecting your brand and maintaining your reputation in the digital stratosphere is crucial. We conduct exhaustive audits to give you a clear picture of your e-reputation and to identify and resolve any problems. Our team of community management specialists will position you carefully and shrewdly, without endangering your business. Our objective is to positively shape the public's perception of your organization through social media monitoring, carefully crafted search queries, and public relations campaigns. If you would like to discuss how we can help you, please contact us: contact@griffonrm.com #riskmanagement #reputationmanagement #cyberriskmanagement #crisismanagement #intelligence

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Dora (the Digital Operational Resilience Act) is currently a highly discussed subject in both the finance and IT sectors. 📑 Read this article to find answers to three frequently asked questions about Dora. https://lux-at.com/d#Dora#Luxat

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What Keeps Ernest Cu Awake at Night?I am taking the first steps in my HR transition by undergoing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Program this July. Session 1 of 3 has already provided me with valuable knowledge.One activity made me appreciate my former big boss in telco even more. We were asked, “What keeps our CEOs awake at night?” Reflecting on my 24 years in telco, I’ve noted numerous challenges that likely kept the big man restless. I've worked under two CEOs at Globe, but for this article, I will focus on the current CEO, Ernest Cu, or ELC as we fondly call him.Here's my list, in no particular order:First, he likely lays awake contemplating the complexities of the Philippine regulatory environment, navigating licensing, spectrum allocation, compliance, and maintaining relationships with the NTC. Though he has a brilliant legal team, the face of Globe is always his.Second, sleepless nights probably come when it’s time to convince the Board to approve budgets for infrastructure and network expansion. It must be a balancing act to allocate funds for infrastructure and upgrades while maintaining profitability and ensuring network quality and coverage amidst ever-changing market demands.Third, Globe’s competitors, both longstanding and new entrants, likely keep him up. His mind is constantly strategizing on how to differentiate, acquire new customers, and retain existing ones through top-notch customer service, product innovation, and reliable network performance.Fourth, ELC probably works beyond midnight thinking of ways to digitally transform and keep up with new technologies like AI and IoT.Fifth, one of the most crucial issues that likely keep him from sleeping is Globe’s financial performance. He must ensure steady revenue growth in a price-sensitive market, balancing the need to invest in infrastructure while managing costs to maintain profitability.Sixth, protecting the network and customer data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and attacks likely keeps him vigilant.Seventh, the constant influx of calls, emails, texts, and online messages from customers must be relentless. I recall interviewing his predecessor, GCA, for my MBA thesis, and he mentioned being on 24/7, seven days a week. I assume it’s even more challenging for ELC given the ever-increasing customer expectations for fast, reliable, and affordable services.Eighth, economic and political stability likely gives him headaches. Navigating the impact of economic fluctuations on consumer spending and managing the influence of political changes on regulatory policies and business operations must be daunting.There are a million other issues that keep him awake at night. While I've always tried to show my appreciation by working hard and honestly for 24 years, I wish I had expressed it more publicly. Thank you, ELC, for being a rock-star CEO!

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Our improvement and assurance framework for hashtag#localgov is a sector resource designed to help councils check they have the right controls in place and identify where they need to become more effective. It has been developed through extensive engagement with local authorities, professional bodies and other stakeholders. The aim of the framework is to outline how all the elements used to provide assurance and accountability in local government fit together, and to signpost to related support and guidance. Ultimately, it will support authorities to develop the effectiveness of their own assurance and to reduce the risk of failure. https://orlo.uk/sDTee