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What Is Our Role As Auditors In Sustainability Reporting?

AAEC Newsletter: April 2022

As we saw in our last newsletter, it’s the members of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of our clients that are responsible for the preparation of the sustainability reporting.

But who has to control the reported information? Who is in charge of the audit of the sustainability report?

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In Search of Excellence – Looking again at iconic management books

AGN Global Business Voice: Business Alert

In a wave of publishing that took grip mainly in the 1980s and 90s, ‘management texts’ became the must-have shelf liner for millions of executives across the world. It was a period when some of the greatest management texts were published.

These books were lauded at the time as ‘breakthrough insights’ into how and why the successful companies were so …successful.

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How to Set Up Remote Work for Success 

Contributed by: Clark Schaefer Hackett.

Evolving and adapting to the current business trends has never been more important. With the generational shifts in the workforce and increased competition amongst companies in the talent search, businesses are challenged to meet the demands and trends of the workforce. At the top of that list of demands is the desire for remote work positions. Whether you are considering transitioning to a fully remote work environment, or already established an element of remote work, there are a host of benefits to consider when implementing remote work positions.

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AGN Connection – NA Newsletter #35 I April 2022

Now that spring has sprung, there’s no better time than the present to focus on growing your business. AGN has you covered with a busy event schedule (both virtual and in-person), for knowledge sharing, building business know-how and refreshing your connections with AGN peers. Remember, putting in the hard work yields fruitful results.

You will find the same useful information on how to make the most of your AGN membership, including upcoming events and practical solutions. In addition, there is a new section intended to highlight resource partners and services that aim to help lighten your load.

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Clients & Climate Change – Threat and Opportunity?

AGN Global Business Voice: Business Alert

The dust has long settled on COP 26, but in November 2021, the world focused on the Glasgow climate conference, temperature change targets, and carbon and methane emissions.

Many states signed up to new targets, global business was scrutinized, and commitments were made to change consumer behaviour – all strategies designed to drive down global warming. But astonishingly, little was said about engaging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these grand plans.

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