KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s eastern coast province has placed ESG front and centre as it seeks to realise a fairer and more prosperous future for all marked by sustainable development, social inclusion, and responsible governance. The province’s breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and abundant natural resources have positioned environmental stewardship at the…
Strategy
Best Ways For Employers To Support Staff After Mass Layoffs
Mass layoffs are unfortunately inevitable for some businesses during times of economic downturn – and not only for giant technology firms like Twitter and Netflix but also for smaller corporations too. So, what can employers do to support all staff after mass layoffs?…
Fight Or Flight: Are Senior Leaders Equipped To Handle Employee Conflicts?
Being a business leader involves facing numerous challenges head-on and dealing with situations which may be uncomfortable. Not least of these is employees who are butting heads and are having conflict with one another. These tensions can cause aftershocks that ripple through the workplace. Research from Acas found that employee conflict…
Indonesian Nickel Fuels Green Transition Dilemma
Indonesia’s progress toward supercharging its nickel industry highlights some of the key trade-offs involved as the world transitions to greener energy. Nickel mining and smelting is now a big part of Indonesia’s economy, with billions of dollars of global investment flowing into the country after the government banned exports of…
Think International Financial Services. Think The Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands spread across 1.8 million square kilometres of the South Pacific, with international financial services, alongside tourism, constituting the backbone of its economy. Cognisant of this, the Cook Islands Government is ever proactive in pioneering solutions that ensure it is not only…
Tailored Banking
CEO Insight Interviews Capital Security Bank CEO John Evans. CEO: What would you describe as the most pertinent recent, current, and forthcoming developments at Capital Security Bank (CSB)? John Evans: CSB has achieved significant strategy progress over the last 12 months, demonstrating its commitment to expanding…