In today’s business world, where environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors play an increasingly important role, it is essential that companies understand the relevant legislation, fully engage in its compliance and adopt its principles. Sustainability, the proper care of people and honest management should be an integral part of every company’s business. The subsequently acquired transparency that the implementation of these factors brings can be an important feature of the company on the market. ESG is now one of the biggest challenges in the business world. 

 

Firms should aim to be “the best versions of themselves” in what promises to be another challenging year.

In brief

• The start of the year is often a time for economic, market or technology forecasts — and for personal resolutions.
• We combined both elements in this countdown of the top 10 resolutions for WAM leaders to make in 2024.
• Faced with continuing market uncertainty and growing earnings pressure, resolving to "get in shape" has never been more important. 

Tech is moving at the speed of light, and with the AI revolution happening in recent years, it seems like it's going into high gear. However, it seems that digital technology has some catching up to do in healthcare. Because of strict legislation and abundant work, healthcare professionals often struggle to keep up with digital technologies.

Below, we summarise the problematic areas discussed during our January seminar focused on employee benefits and meals from 1 January 2024. Most questions were related to topics causing difficulties for employers in practice.