Leading businesses have seen that integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making and planning has made them an attractive investment, all while building resilience. We discuss how businesses can integrate ESG into their strategy and operations, and the complexities mid-market businesses should prepare for while embedding sustainability within their organisations.
Inflation and transformation: Tips for SMEs on the importance of efficiency
We’re entering a new era—one where operational strength, not price markups, determines success. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this means adapting fast, and at the heart of that adaptation is digital transformation. Find out our global experts tips for SMEs on the importance of efficiency.
How neurodiversity drives innovation and a competitive edge for businesses
Neurodivergence is a fairly common characteristic, not an outlier. In this article, we explore how neurodivergent thinking drives innovation and business breakthroughs, and how this can become a strategic advantage for your business when neurodivergent employees feel comfortable and supported in the workplace.
Unlocking cross-border growth: How HLB’s Global China Service is supporting Chinese investment into Africa
Africa today is home to the most dynamic emerging markets. Commercial momentum is accelerating in many African countries, and opportunities for international businesses are expanding. In a recent panel, we demonstrated how cross-border cooperation between HLB firms – and with clients – supports long-term investment in Africa.
The impact of ESG on Not-for-Profits and International Development Agencies
ESG criteria have become vital for businesses seeking to secure funding, shape policies, and ensure that projects achieve positive impacts. This holds particularly true for Not-for-Profit organisations (NFPs) and International Development Agencies (IDAs), entities which play crucial roles in addressing and overcoming global challenges.
Why verifiable ESG data now decides event venue selection, and how hotels can respond
For years, RFPs for meetings and incentives were won on location, space and service. Today, many corporates won’t shortlist a venue unless it can provide verifiable sustainability data alongside price and availability. Sustainability is fast becoming a procurement requirement for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
Prepare your business for a sale in today’s M&A market
Many businesses include exit plans so shareholders can capitalise on the fruits of the company’s labours. While there are significant benefits to this, the overall sales process is not as simple as you might think. We break down buyer priorities and how organisations can lay the groundwork with financial preparation.
The human element of cybersecurity
In this HLB insights article as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we deep-dive into why people are your most important security control and how businesses can build ongoing training and awareness programmes to help reinforce a more people-centric security strategy.
The changing landscape of cybersecurity
Medium-sized businesses are an ideal target for cybercriminals: they have access to valuable data and operations without the extensive security infrastructure of large enterprises. So what can mid-market businesses do to better prepare for the latest cybersecurity challenges? The first step is awareness; understanding the threats.
Three major market shifts reshaping industries in 2025
Major market forces are redefining competitive landscapes in 2025; nowhere is this more apparent than in sectors like food and beverages, real estate, and manufacturing. The structural shifts happening in each of these industries could have profound implications for businesses — far more so than predictable cyclical swings.
Euro 2024’s sustainability playbook is reshaping corporate ESG strategies
There are not many credible and scalable ESG models to follow that also comply with stricter regulations and pass investor scrutiny. However, the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament offers an inspirational case study from top to bottom. Here, we explore the roadmap tournament organisers generated that could help forward-thinking businesses.
Turn mandatory CSRD reporting into a competitive advantage
2028 is the deadline for one of the biggest business reporting upheavals in EU history. Companies will be required to publish detailed sustainability reports under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). CSRD presents an unprecedented opportunity to differentiate your business from the competition.