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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

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Apr 2, 2019

2019 The State of Risk Oversight:  An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices – 10th Edition

While most executives perceive that uncertainties in the business environment are leading to more complex risk challenges for their organizations, few executives describe their organization’s approach to risk management as mature or robust, according to a recently released study, 2019 The State of Risk Oversight: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices. That may be changing, given the majority of organizations have external stakeholders and boards of directors who are calling for more extensive management involvement in risk oversight. Furthermore, business leaders admit that they are not at all or only minimally satisfied with the nature and extent of internal reporting of key risk indicators.

Mar 28, 2019

Achieving Synergies with ERM and Internal Audit

In this interview, Bob Anderson, VP of Internal Audit at The Home Depot, explains the synergy between ERM and internal audit, highlighting how the coordination enhances audit planning and strengthens risk management reporting to the board.

Feb 21, 2019

Corporate Governance Trends 2018

Discover seven global corporate governance trends shaping 2018, from ESG and cybersecurity to board composition and compensation, with unique impacts on key markets worldwide.

Feb 21, 2019

CFO Signals Survey

Discover trends from Deloitte’s CFO Signals survey, including U.S. economic optimism, talent challenges, rising technology adoption, and CFOs’ strategies for addressing key external and internal risks.

Feb 21, 2019

Cybersecurity: A Main Focus Topic for Boards

Board members must proactively oversee cybersecurity risks by asking management and auditors key questions. Discover the role of SEC filings, risk management frameworks, and CPA firm support in enhancing cyber risk oversight.

Feb 21, 2019

Are Universities & Colleges Doing Enough to Manage Reputational Risk?

In a recent survey by United Educators, it is clear that more colleges and universities than ever are implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to prepare for and respond to risks and opportunities. The question is, however, whether institutions are prepared for one of the largest emerging risks to universities and colleges: reputational risk. This article assesses ERM practices at colleges and universities, describes reputational risk factors, and provides the best practices for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating reputational risks.

Feb 14, 2019

Pinpointing Opportunities to Strengthen Your Organization’s ERM Processes

Learn how to evaluate and enhance your organization’s ERM process with self-assessments, lessons learned, expert feedback, and tools to ensure continuous improvement and strategic value.

Feb 5, 2019

Recognizing the Risk Impact of an Aging Workforce

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in their most recent ten-year labor force and employment projections, the number of individuals aged 55 and above in the labor force will grow from 35.7 million in 2016 to 42.1 million in 2026. Organizations will experience this impact in different ways based on their size, growth, industry and historical hiring and layoffs.

Jan 31, 2019

Articulating Risk Appetite

Colleen Larson discusses Emergent BioSolutions' tactical approach to defining risk appetite, offering practical guidance for aligning business decisions with risk tolerances across core areas of the company.

Jan 29, 2019

Risk Management with Third-Party Suppliers

Discover how financial institutions manage third-party risks under increasing regulatory scrutiny. Learn about McKinsey’s six-element approach for risk segmentation, due diligence, governance, and effective management reporting to mitigate operational and reputational risks.