The global M&A landscape shows signs of varied recovery across different regions, shaped by factors such as inflation, interest rates, and valuation gaps. In this edition of HLB Insights, we focus on the key trends to impact M&A in 2025 and offer insights to help businesses seize emerging opportunities.
Getting strategic about the ‘S’ in ESG
Attention has been disproportionately directed towards the environmental and governance aspects of ESG. This means that most ESG conversations focus on internal risks rather than opportunities. This overlooks the importance and value that ESG generally, and the ‘S’ specifically, can have for companies and their relationships with stakeholders.
The different roles in sustainability transition: Insights from our Latin America conference
Read the key takeaways from our conference session with VW’s Head of GRC and Sustainability for Mexico, Martin Mariscal Lahusen, highlighting lessons for organisations striving to embrace sustainability as a core strategy
Investing in AI and people: Powering-up your profitability
In our annual global survey of business leaders, we’ve uncovered critical insights into how top-performing companies are navigating today’s complex business landscape. Read HLB Global CEO Marco Donzelli’s insights prefacing our 2025 survey data and key findings.
Choosing your entertainment royalty and profit participation auditor
How do you best choose an auditor with specialised entertainment industry experience? Unlike compliance services like tax preparation or financial statement audits, which are more commodity-based, entertainment royalty and profit participation audits are especially crucial forensic consulting engagements.
Mergers and acquisitions demonstrate the lure of sustainable farming
Recently, the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has shown an increasing appetite for investments in sustainable farming. The appeal is not just about corporate responsibility; it’s about seizing opportunities in the growing market for greener alternatives and innovative farming techniques.
Employee Value Proposition: The essence of human centric leadership
Why should a talented individual choose to work at your organisation over anywhere else? HLB Chief People Officer Stephanie Rix delves into the pivotal role of an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), the risks of ignoring it, and provides a practical guide to crafting an impactful EVP.
Tackling challenges in the hospitality sector: Embracing ESG
The hospitality industry faces mounting pressure from rising operational costs, evolving consumer preferences, and increasingly stringent regulations. Against this backdrop, ESG frameworks offer a lifeline—both for managing costs and increasing a company’s revenue by enhancing its reputation.
Embrace the future: How flexible workspaces are revolutionising business strategy
Once a niche offering, flexible workspaces have now become a mainstream choice for businesses of all sizes, from nascent startups to established enterprises. But what exactly are flexible workspaces, and why are they becoming an indispensable part of modern business strategy?
Top takeaways from our Fundamentals of the Future report
The 2024 HLB Cybersecurity Report serves as both a wake-up call and a guidepost for organisations navigating the complex landscape of digital threats. With an increase in cyber-attacks over the past year, the report highlights an urgent need for stakeholders to prioritise cybersecurity as a strategic imperative.
How to build a cybersecurity plan: A guide for SMEs
There is an increasingly blurred line between the physical and digital worlds; businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity to protect their assets. It is imperative to build and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, but how do SMEs achieve this and tackle the evolving threat head-on?
Six steps to complete a cybersecurity audit
In today’s digital-first world, even the most sophisticated cybersecurity plans need more than periodic polishing. An audit differs from a cybersecurity plan: while a plan maps out your strategy, an audit tests it in the heat of battle. Discover why a cyber audit is an essential exercise in today’s world.