The Post-Pandemic Return of Travel Now that hundreds of millions have been vaccinated, people are beginning to travel again. In the United States, TSA checkpoint travel numbers are increasing although not up to pre-COVID levels. On May 15, 2021, the TSA reported 1,453,267 travelers compared to 193,340 travelers on the…
Taking the headache out of regulations while improving product safety and performance. From sticking plasters to MRI machines, medical devices help to save lives and improve the quality of everyday living for many. Some 500 000 technologies are already in existence and, with ageing populations, advances in medicine and the…
In the first part of this article , we looked at some of the weaponry and tactics used by civil servants when confronted by a whistleblower, and I gave examples from my own experience in dealing with the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner (the legal profession regulator in the State of…
Blowing the whistle on corrupt civil servants is not only a very serious undertaking, but also an extremely dangerous one. This is because civil servants have an array of weaponry and tactics to defeat even the most determined and courageous whistleblowers. What follows is a set of observations and recommendations,…
We all know that like attracts like but when it comes to the workplace, differences can be a very good thing. Numerous studies have shown that workplace diversity and inclusion can drive innovation and lead to new markets and financial benefits. There is also evidence that when employees feel heard,…
A Latin American Global Leader in the Fight against The global pandemic that we are experiencing gives us a clear reminder: The abuse of power for personal benefits can cost citizens their freedom, health, life, and future.Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption It is a fact that all crises teach us that…
The views expressed in this article reflect those of the author and not those of his employer or colleagues. Money laundering remains a significant global problem as criminals of all stripes have strong financial incentives to innovate and adapt to the changing detection methods employed by financial institutions, law enforcement,…
The rise of technology in risk management, in particular non-financial risk management, has been accelerating over the last decade. Significant advances in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, as well as increased interest by regulators in how these technologies may be used to drive corporate accountability and good outcomes…
The two most frequently asked questions by clients are “Why should I implement an ABMS?” and “How do I implement an ABMS and get it certified?” This article will answer those very questions! Why Should I Implement an ABMS in Accordance with the Requirements of ISO 37001? When approaching us,…
New standard for assessing and reporting green finance activities. Climate change is upon us, and it isn’t cheap. Not only does managing the effects of global warming require funding, but more money is needed to bring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down. It is estimated that many trillions of dollars of…
