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25 Years of Impact: Generosity, growth and giving back
Rebecca Moffett, Vanguard CharitableSince Vanguard Charitable's founding in 1997, they have granted over USD $15 billion to more than 113,000 organisations, making a significant impact on philanthropy.
giving
Do you trust AI to write the news? It already is – and not without issues
Rob Nicholls, The ConversationBusinesses are increasingly using AI to generate media content, including news, to engage their customers. For better or worse, AI is changing the nature of news media.
ai
The 2023 State of Corporate ESG: How companies are embracing ESG for resilience and growth
Serena Dibra, Thomson ReutersA new report looks at companies' need to address ESG risks and obligations, which has become even more essential for business sustainability.
csr
corporate community investment
corporate responsibility
Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world
T.J. Thomson and Shehab Uddin, The ConversationSmartphones are a staple of modern life and are changing how we see the world and show it to others. Almost 90 per cent of Australians own a smartphone, spend an average of 5.6 hours each day using them. and are responsible also for more than 90 per cent of all the photographs made this year.
communication
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia
Cat Woods, Law Society JournalThe recent US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Amazon Inc. raises questions about its conduct – and that of other leading online commerce sites – in Australia. Do the FTC allegations against Amazon apply here?
regulation
Forgiveness or punishment? The government’s proposed ‘safe harbour’ laws send mixed messages on cyber security
Greg Austin, Law Society JournalShould companies experiencing cyber attacks be forgiven if they cooperate with the government to stop such attacks? That’s the idea the federal government is considering with its possible “safe harbour” laws.
issues management
How Australia’s seven-year cybersecurity plan can succeed
David Tuffley, Smart CompanyThe Australian government has released its 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to make Australia one of the most cyber-secure nations in the world by 2030.
cybersecurity
public policy
How your company’s social purpose can also drive profit
Thomas W. Malnight and Ivy BucheIs it possible to implement corporate purpose in a way that achieves multi-stakeholder impact and high financial growth? To answer this question, 12 companies employing various industry-specific strategies were studied.
advocacy
stakeholder
How to develop geopolitical resilience
McKinsey & CompanyGeopolitical tensions have been rising, creating significant risks for companies, especially those operating internationally. Here is how to plan ahead.
geo political environment
What happened at OpenAI? A guide to the corporate drama
Sam ForsdickDays after his ousting from the company, Sam Altman has returned as CEO of OpenAI. Here’s how events transpired...
governance