Tackling challenges in the hospitality sector: Embracing ESG By Pablo Maldonado; Chair, HLB Mexico The hospitality industry faces mounting pressure from rising operational costs, evolving consumer preferences, and increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks. Recent figures suggest that hotel profit margins are expected to decline due to escalating energy costs, while customers are showing a growing preference for businesses that prioritise sustainability. Against this … Read More

Embrace the future: How flexible workspaces are revolutionising business strategy A conversation with Ralph Mitchison (HLB Global Real Estate Leader) and Simon Skates (Consultant; Colliers SmartFlex) In the rapidly changing business world, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and flexibility. One such solution that has gained significant traction is the concept of flexible workspaces. Once a niche … Read More

Fundamentals of the FutureHLB Cybersecurity Report 2024 expressed heightened concern over threats related to cybersecurity0% consider cybersecurity to be a major strategic priority0% of organisations run ongoing cybersecurity awareness training programs0% In a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation, understanding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity is crucial for business leaders and decision-makers. Emerging cyber threats call for more proactive measures … Read More

Top takeaways from our Fundamentals of the Future report By Amy Spillard; HLB Head of Technology Partnerships The latest HLB Cybersecurity Report – Fundamentals of the Future – serves as both a wake-up call and a guidepost for organisations navigating the complex landscape of digital threats. With a staggering 39% increase in cyber-attacks over the past year, the report highlights … Read More

How to build a cybersecurity plan: A guide for SMEs By Gareth Rees; Regional Executive, The Missing Link Today, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are confronted with an unprecedented level of cyber risk and threats. Malicious actors do not discriminate based on entity size, but instead focus upon organizational vulnerability and susceptibility. There is an increasingly blurred line between the … Read More

Six steps to complete a cybersecurity audit By Jim Bourke; HLB Global Technology & Advisory Services Leader In today’s digital-first world, even the most sophisticated cyber-security plans need more than periodic polishing. That’s where a cybersecurity audit comes in—a comprehensive assessment that scrutinises your cyber defences and uncovers hidden vulnerabilities. An audit differs from a cybersecurity plan: while a plan … Read More

What crisis management lessons can we learn from the tech outage of 2024? A critical disruption of CrowdStrike’s services may have triggered the tech outage of 2024, but it sent a clear message to the business world that even their most advanced systems could fail. It was an unexpected event that exposed vulnerabilities across various sectors, and it highlighted the … Read More

Doing business in Indonesia and Singapore With its dynamic economies and strategic location, Southeast Asia continues to attract global businesses seeking growth and expansion. Singapore and Indonesia, in particular, offer unique opportunities but also present new challenges for enterprises looking to establish a foothold in the region. Despite the region’s appeal, Southeast Asia’s economic landscape is far from uniform. Each … Read More

Defining success: women, work and leadershipHLB Women Advancement Report 2024 BELIEVE GENDER BIASES AND STEREOTYPES AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP0% AGREE SOCIETAL BIASES INFLUENCE PERCEPTIONS OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, FAVOURING MALE SUCCESSORS0% STATE THE LACK OF GENDER DIVERSITY IN DECISION-MAKING ROLES NEGATIVELY IMPACTS WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT0% This comprehensive report offers global insights into gender parity, diversity, and inclusion within the … Read More

Building a system of belonging A view from Stephanie Rix, Chief People Officer, HLB The conversation around gender diversity is as important as ever. Despite a balanced gender ratio at the graduate level in financial services, we witness a concerning decline in female representation as we ascend the corporate ladder. The fact that women hold only 32% of leadership roles … Read More