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Banks behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023 -report A new report shows that incidents of greenwashing by banks and financial services companies increased by 70% over the past 12 months. The European Banking Federation said the rise may be attributed to increased levels of scrutiny around the sustainability commitments of banks. Read more in Reuters.
LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough says soft and digital skills are inseparable, and talent must ensure their skill sets match what employers seek. Read more in Fortune about how people skills like perceptiveness and problem-solving go hand-in-hand with digital skills and how today’s jobs will look different in the next five years.
Webinar: ESG Reporting and Governance – From Theory to Practice Join Janis Parthun, VP, Project Consulting Services, and Rachel Jaris, Director, Internal Audit & Compliance, for an update to highlight regulatory developments on ESG and governance best practices. This virtual session will introduce ESG reporting, discuss the latest regulatory update by the SEC, and provide best practices and applying concepts into practice to manage risks associated with companies’ ESG programs. 1 CPE. Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, 12pm ET / 9am PT Register today!
Mastering Mission-Critical Projects in Financial Services Whether it’s the urgent remediation of a regulatory issue or a broader digital transformation initiative, it’s increasingly difficult for financial services firms to successfully execute complex, mission-critical projects. Only 15% of senior executives surveyed in RGP’s recent research said they met or exceeded all their goals. And 40% said it’s become more difficult since March of 2020. Take a look at our research to learn more about the top challenges — and how project execution leaders are beating the odds:
Creating a Cohesive Team for Corporate Transformation Projects “Insiders and outsiders must be managed as one effective, cohesive, motivated, and collegial team. Movie producers and directors know how to do this. Companies in industries that are a long way from Hollywood must follow suit.” If you missed our CEO Kate Duchene's recent article in Harvard Business Review, be sure to check out the full piece:
We recognize and celebrate the talent of individuals with disabilities, both visible and invisible in our workplaces. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) reminds us of the need to help break down barriers and create workplaces where everyone’s unique abilities can shine. Our partner for disability inclusion, Disability: IN Chicagoland provides us with resources, business networking and programs to create and implement better practices to increase the attraction, hiring and retention of people with disabilities in our workforce. We are all greater than the sum of our parts. #DaretoWorkDifferently
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Flawed data ranked as top AI risk: Workday A Workday survey found that 98% of CEOs said AI has the potential to generate immediate benefits for their organizations, but a majority (67%) have concerns over risks around data privacy or inaccuracy – the main barrier to AI adoption. Additionally, 28% of respondents said they want to wait and see how AI impacts their organizations before deciding on a path forward around the technology. Read more in CFO Dive.
10 digital transformation questions every CIO must answer Multiple studies show that a significant portion of digital transformation initiatives fail to achieve their desired outcomes. CIO Online asked industry leaders to share the questions they think CIOs should be asking themselves ahead of launching a digital transformation project. Find their tips for ensuring that projects remain aligned on the organization’s mission and are supported by skills, culture and strategy.
Goldman, HSBC join forces with other banks on client disclosures Reuters reports that international banks are leaning toward an increasingly common global approach of disclosing their clients' stock positions. The initiative is the first bank-led consortium to tackle global rules on disclosures reporting and one that some say could help cut costs and bolster transparency.
