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Internal audit and ESG: My opinion

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a strategic framework for identifying, assessing, and addressing organizational objectives and activities ranging from the company’s carbon footprint and commitment to sustainability, to its workplace culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, to its overall ethos regarding corporate risks and practices.

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Health care and harassment: Now is the time to address unhealthy habits

When bullying, harassment, and discrimination are prevalent in the workplace, the tendency is for employee productivity to diminish and absences to increase.

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The "Weinstein Clause" may mark a new era of social due diligence

To gauge the civility of an organization’s culture, adequate policies and training are not enough. The behavior and accountability of top leadership play a key role. You can’t delegate ethics. And it seems the "Weinstein Clause" indicates that boards are finally beginning to understand that.

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