Archive for November 2020
A strong reputation becoming harder for businesses to maintain
Reputational risk management is something every business needs to be aware of, but it is also an area that is increasingly difficult for companies to navigate. As a result, businesses are investing more than ever in this important aspect of their reputation. That’s the finding from the most recent risk report from Aon Hewitt, which…
Read MoreReputational risk management continues to demand attention
The current digital transformation businesses across Australia are undertaking is beginning to affect other important aspects of the way they operate. In many cases, significant investment in emerging IT technologies is underscored by a focus on cybersecurity. While this used to be little more than a tech issue, the value that data holds for the world’s…
Read MoreDigital newspaper readership figures growing substantially
Anyone in the corporate communications sector will have seen the dramatic changes that have occurred in the industry as a result of digital communications. Whereas printed newspapers used to be the focus of a business’s corporate affairs efforts, the growth of online sites has fragmented the way individuals receive news. This in turn has seen…
Read MoreHow do environmental objectives support corporate social responsibility?
The pressure to respond to changing environmental conditions is affecting a range of organisations both within Australian and in the rest of the world. In many cases, the drive for businesses to reduce their impact on the environment is becoming more transparent thanks to the public’s concern surrounding these issues. The Climate Institute recently investigated…
Read MorePublic scrutiny grows for large corporations
Shareholders, journalists and the general public are all potential audiences for corporate affairs strategies. However, one of these groups in particular is increasing the level of scrutiny it applies to global businesses. According to The Public Affairs Council (PAC), the general public has particularly high standards for the way it expects major corporations to operate, creating further…
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