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💼 Curious about the financial impact of failed business trips and international assignments? 🌍Did you know that according to a Return on Investment report led by Ipsos and developed with KPMG, the cost of a failed international assignment can soar up to USD 1.25 million? 😱Deficiencies in health, safety, security, and well-being prevention of an organization’s mobile workforce can significantly contribute to failed assignments.Ready to dive deeper into the numbers? Check out the full report here: https://okt.to/gPueVBDon't let your organization fall victim to costly setbacks! 💸#ReturnOnInvestment #ROI #BusinessTrips #InternationalAssignment #Assignees #WorkforceWellbeing #Health #Safety #Security #Wellbeing 📊🌟

Misinformation & Disinformation – big risks for corporatesRecently I heard six of Australia’s top economists’ predict the risks for our local and global economies. Two ideas have stuck.1.Don Stammer’s “the magic of compound interest rates”. Especially magical with the current predictions of “higher for longer interest rates”.2.Nicki Hutley, view from the World Economic Forum, talked about how the participants voted that for the next two years, the number one global risk by severity is “misinformation and disinformation”. Scary stuff given there are elections on every continent scheduled over the next couple of years. I’ve been thinking about both these ideas. For Don’s point it was a reminder talk with my kids, all of whom need every advantage to be able to one day buy their own homes.On mis & disinformation, we’ve all felt the increasing spread of fake news and know the motivation behind it is usually financial, political, malicious, or simply to build a following. Mostly we are left to ourselves to decipher each post, but the impact of viral algos by big tech, weaponises narratives. This is a big risk to business. I’ve witnessed how the narratives of critics, based on false facts, can cause huge confusion, impacting individuals, teams, and the bottom line. My moving swiftly to set the record straight, organisations can try to balance out the landscape. And even better, by quickly empowering employees to help can have a big impact. But this is hard to do with the disorganised state of employee comms at most organisation.Our own Traffyk.ai data shows just how much a random walk and productivity-suck the current approach to employee comms delivers. The Noise in most workplaces is deafening and achieving Cut-Through to the right audience, at the right time on the right channel is usually a fluke.There’s no silver bullet to sort this out but understanding and mitigating the risks go a long way. First up is to gain a deep understanding of an organisations work communications ecosystem, which is the lifeblood of any team. By seeing the flow of information, leaders can start to address issues and adapt their approach to communication.Bottom line, by combining the power of AI, critical thinking, and a commitment to truth and transparency, we can build resilience against the threat of miscommunication and disinformation. With viral misinformation becoming the norm, strategic employee communication is an important risk management tool.#misinformation #disinformation #employeecommunications #workcommunications #riskmanagement

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📢 Happy Monday! Most of us are taking some much-needed time away this month. Thinking ahead to the fall, I wanted to share some trends that we are seeing going into the post-vacation season✴️ Hiring will continue to thaw at all levels, primarily driven by an improved economic outlook, increased regulatory pressures, and corporate performance✴️ Return-to-Office (RTO) remains the labor issue of our time as employers and employees struggle to find balance✴️ GRC teams are becoming more and more focused on AI as an enabler, threat, and beacon of scrutiny for regulators✴️ GRC mandates expanding beyond highly regulated industries into luxury goods, tech, food/beverage, and higher education, to name a fewThere is never a dull moment in our sectors...what else are you seeing in the marketplace? Please share in the comment section below.#grc #falltrends #compliance

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Join us on February 13th at #RiskDigital for an enlightening session on combating burnout and stress in the workplace! Learn from Liliana B., Chief of Staff at Worldline Merchant Services UK Ltd. Register now for strategies to navigate workplace stress:

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On the 2nd of May 2024 we releasedAon’s first-ever2024 Client Trends Report: Better Decisions in Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce.What's inside:This comprehensive report addresses four megatrends affecting our clients globally — trade, technology, weather and workforce. Drawing on insights from SMEs across our Risk Capital and Human Capital business, the paper examines the risks and opportunities in these evolving themes.Why it matters:The actionable insights included in this report will enable our clients to make better decisions — all while mapping back to Aon capabilities aimed at helping clients navigate volatility and growing complexities. Enjoy it.https://lnkd.in/gKsx2ipB

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Is your Risk Attitude fit for Purpose?***We invited #purpose, #risk and #attitude for a coffee and this was the initial result of our conversations:*No inner calling, no reason to change, no risk.No risk, no challenge, no flow.No flow, no engagement, no learning.No engagement, no resilience.No learning, no anti fragility.*These are some basic puzzle pieces. There is more, absolutely, but let’s start from the basic idea that if we are aiming at a #valuesdriven or #purposedriven approach to (work) life, we need to learn to dare and get out of our comfort zones (no major news to most of us).*A key consideration for success along the way >>> increased understanding about our own risk profile, our attitude to risk and perceived uncertainty of our targets...~ how much risk does it take to grow?~ how much are we willing to take?~ … can we take?~ are we scared or excited when daring?… will enable a more healthy and realistic approach to embedding purpose and related goals on our pathway.*Like this, literally anyone can do it, at their own pace, without feeling chronically overwhelmed, or driven by external expectations, and in particular when linked to value codes. *Ultimately, the more we value something, the more we are willing to risk, which emphasises the dynamic nature of individual and collective risk profiles. *Would you agree?*Connect to learn more about our Values & Risk Series. You are also invited to join the conversation and add your thoughts on this matter - we would be thrilled to know 🤗*Stay tuned for some news soon!*For the truly curious in the meanwhile: https://lnkd.in/eyTPuCi9 *Best wishes ✨___What we do >>> https://lnkd.in/eM5vHuEKWho we are and why we do it >>> https://lnkd.in/e49axWFmA few clients, cases & reviews so far >>> https://lnkd.in/e_bg2nMj*PS: Our pool of passionate (freelance) professionals and initiators is growing ((senior) creatives, film makers, educational scientists, etc.). Ideas are cooking.Connect, or join us here on Linkedin or on Insta (@sparks.visual) to learn more and/or to stay tuned.*TIP! Read our blog ‘What could go right’ for some additional food for thought and practical tips👌>>>https://lnkd.in/eej9Axps*#values #risks #impactanalysis #riskprofile #learning #learntodare #resilience #goals #antifragility #exploring #risktolerance #strategyfromwithin #contextscanner #findyourspark

Are you a victim of information overload?"One third of managers are victims of "Information Fatigue Syndrome." 49 percent said they are unable to handle the vast amounts of information received. 33 percent of managers were suffering ill health as a direct result of information overload. 62 percent admitted their business and social relationships suffer. 66 percent reported tension with colleagues and diminished job satisfaction. 43 percent think that important decisions are delayed and their abilities to make decisions are affected as a result of having too much information." - Jeff DavidsonDo you have it? In a social media driven era, most of us are trapped or in the midst of this information overload. From the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep, looking at our smartphones for just about anything is creating a dangerous habit that reduces the quality of decision making, thinking, and even interactions. This also builds unnecessary fears, worries, stress and reduces trust overall.There used to be a time, when one is in the public space that people smiled at each other, had quick to deep conversations and were social. Today, almost everyone has a gadget and we are glued to it, with heads bowed, consuming information or communicating information rapidly.Is that even a problem?Is this a current trend?"Sometimes a pessimist is only an optimist with extra information." - Idries ShahThe answer is found right in the beginning of Genesis in the Holy Bible, when Adam and Eve were tempted by the devil to eat of the tree of knowledge. The immediate result was information overload. For the first time, they doubted, got confused, feared, felt shameful, gave excuses, blamed others, lost trust and got lost. Information overload is dangerous and we like Adam and Eve are not even aware of what's happening to us. We are building our own graves.So, is there a way out? To answer that, we must first ask ourselves, "do we want a way out?"Second, use filtering and withdrawal approaches:Filtering:"In the Information Age, the first step to sanity is FILTERING. Filter the information: extract for knowledge. Filter first for substance. Filter second for significance. These filters protect against advertising. Filter third for reliability. This filter protects against politicians. Filter fourth for completeness. This filter protects against the media." - Marc StieglerWithdrawal uses 2 approaches - Excluding - reduce the amount of incoming information.Including - select only relevant and important news for consumptionWant to lead better in this digital age?Then we must learn to manage and overcome information overload.💡I provide Visual frameworks & tools with stories for leaders to See, Serve & Share in this digital era. 🔔 Subscribe today.#ashleyvinil #storytelling #leadership #visualleadership #visdemy

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Do you ever find yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, constantly juggling work and personal commitments? It's time to hit pause and prioritise what truly matters most. Here’s a wellbeing tip from Nicolette Jacobs, PwC Africa Asset and Wealth Management Leader.

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Heading into a new year (and soon a new role!) I’d like to share a huge thank you to my Compliance Advisory Group Team, and my soon to be Compliance Risk Management Group - So Thank You - For supporting, collaborating, and cheering on your CRM Colleagues;For engaging stakeholders, building those relationship bridges for yourselves, and introducing your network connections with others;For taking the time to pick up the phone and check in with one another;For putting in the extra work to get the job done;For your teamwork and leadership with each other and our business partners; For consistently bringing your A+ game, and motivating me to do the same;For effectively challenging one another, and me, to think differently when faced with challenges;For raising your hands high when new, unplanned initiatives come up; and most importantlyFor being the reason I *LOVE* my job.I am so grateful to have this team as my colleagues, partners, and friends. So today, but honestly every day, thank you. #EmployeeAppreciation #EmployeeAppreciationDay

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I'm delighted to share our 2024 Client Trends Report. This outlines the megatrends across Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce, the volatility and complexity they bring and some of the ways we're working with clients to deal with these challenges. From climate analytics and tackling the uncertainty of AI, through to healthcare affordability and pay equity, learn more about opportunities to take action on interconnected risk and people issues:2024 Client Trends Report: https://aon.io/3UkjxfE

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