This International Women’s Day (IWD), the theme ‘Accelerate Action’ challenges us to take swift, meaningful steps to create inclusive workplaces. While progressive strides have been made, the insights from the HLB Women Advancement Report 2024 remind us that the future of gender parity is still far from reach.
Beyond good intentions: Why investing in women is a business imperative for professional services firms
Ensuring women thrive in the workplace is not only the right course of action—it’s a strategic and commercial necessity. The business case for inclusion is even more compelling for professional services firms, where expertise is the product, and people are the most valuable asset.
The LATAM moment
Latin America (LATAM), an economically diverse region rich in natural resources and committed to innovation, is emerging as a global hotspot of opportunities for businesses seeking diversification and growth. We spoke with some of HLB’s region’s industry leaders, who shared insights into the region’s potential.
Preparing for choppy waters: Implications of the new customs and tariff landscape for global companies
The threat of new or increased tariffs between major world economies has created a volatile situation for companies with multinational operations. While customs and tariffs affect each global company in a unique way, common best practices can help tax, finance, and operational departments navigate the complexities.
How can you connect your global project to the ESG requirements of a local jurisdiction?
It can become increasingly complex to navigate environmental, social and governance (ESG] requirements across different jurisdictions. But why is it so tough for businesses and organisations to ensure compliance? In an attempt to shed light on these challenges, HLB USA Chair-person Tom Barry sat down with Benedetta Audia.
Transaction Outlook 2025
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
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.
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?