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ESG becomes a critical link in the supply chain for Canadian companies

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of small- and medium-sized Canadian companies surveyed by KPMG say they currently factor environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles including climate change into their supply chain management.

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  • Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of small- and medium-sized Canadian companies surveyed by KPMG say they currently factor environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles including climate change into their supply chain management.
  • "The global COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed the vulnerabilities in supply chains and brought ESG to the forefront of the corporate agenda.
  • The public, consumers, investors, and increasingly, regulators around the world today expect companies to pay more than lip service to ESG."
  • Mr. Letarte points out that most companies find it challenging to follow through on their ESG policies.

New DataGrail Research, The Great Privacy Awakening, Underscores How Far People are Willing to Go to Protect Their Personal Information in Absence of Federal Regulations

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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In the absence of federal regulations to protect consumer privacy rights, The Great Privacy Awakening report highlights how people are taking a myriad of actions to safeguard their privacy.

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  • In the absence of federal regulations to protect consumer privacy rights, The Great Privacy Awakening report highlights how people are taking a myriad of actions to safeguard their privacy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221027005429/en/
    The Great Privacy Awakening report highlights how people are taking a myriad of actions to safeguard their privacy.
  • Data privacy is overwhelmingly a bi-partisan issue, with Americans across the political spectrum expressing that privacy is a fundamental right.
  • With 1,400+ pre-built connectors, DataGrail offers continuous system detection and automated data subject request (DSR) fulfillment to scale privacy programs.

Canadian businesses risk overlooking cybersecurity as recession looms, KPMG survey reveals

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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According to KPMG International's Global CEO Outlook Survey, the number of CEOs at large Canadian companies who said they were "well prepared" or "very well prepared" for a cyberattack fell 17 percentage points from last year and those who said they were "underprepared" jumped three-fold. They reported an even bigger drop – nearly five-fold -- in their level of preparedness against a specific cyberattack like ransomware (malicious software that holds data hostage in exchange for a ransom). 

Key Points: 
  • "Many large companies have invested in cybersecurity technology, tools, and employee education programs over the years, but cyber threats are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated," says Hartaj Nijjar, Partner and National Cybersecurity Industry Leader at KPMG in Canada.
  • Last year, as they were building their platforms, they may not have prioritized cybersecurity to the extent they are today," says Robert Moerman, a cybersecurity partner at KPMG in Canada.
  • "Cybersecurity is not just an information technology issue, it's one of the most critical business issues in any modern economy.
  • KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.

Resisting the temptation to 'slash and burn' as a recession-proofing tactic: KPMG in Canada

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Eight of ten (79 per cent) of Canadian CEOs are confident in their ability to ride out a potential recession.

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  • Eight of ten (79 per cent) of Canadian CEOs are confident in their ability to ride out a potential recession.
  • KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians.
  • KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.
  • Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.

Organizations Are Offering Higher Base Pay for Sales Roles

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldatWork's 2022 "Sales Compensation Programs & Practices Survey" finds that organizations are implementing measures as part of their sales compensation plans to retain talent and combat voluntary turnover. The study revealed 50% of organizations have offered higher base pay for sales roles and 39% have increased incentive opportunities, with 22% of organizations doing both.

Key Points: 
  • The study revealed 50% of organizations have offered higher base pay for sales roles and 39% have increased incentive opportunities, with 22% of organizations doing both.
  • "Sales roles are traditionally incentive heavy, so increasing the base pay for these jobs is a way to appeal to a broader set of talent or offer more stability coming off from high impact economic fluctuations."
  • Front-line hybrid sales roles led headcount increases over the past year, with 54% of organizations increasing headcount and only 7% decreasing headcount.
  • Bookings was the second most used performance measure, with gross profit being the third for field sales roles and hybrid sales roles.

New Research Reveals Just How Many Germs Kids Bring Home from School

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first day of school is go-time for parents, but it's also go-time for germs. New research from the Clorox® brand found that the clothes kids wore to school came back 28 times germier than the average toilet seat.1 What's more, the study found kids' backpacks are often the most neglected by parents when it comes to sanitization, and it shows. On average, kids' backpacks clocked in 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1

Key Points: 
  • On average, kids' backpacks clocked in 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1
    These germs can stop families in their tracks, but parents can't afford to be slowed down.
  • By adopting a holistic germ-prevention strategy, parents can help prevent the spread of illness-causing germs on surfaces.
  • Together, they're helping to educate parents on germ spread in order to help keep households running smoothly for an unstoppable year ahead.
  • More than two-thirds (69%) of parents are concerned about their children bringing germs home from school and more than half (54%) expect their kids to get them sick.

Plum Sees Significant Momentum As Employers Navigate Evolving Labor Market, Experiences 118 Percent Growth YOY

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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New customer wins compounded by company growth and industry recognition have propelled Plum forward in its journey.

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  • New customer wins compounded by company growth and industry recognition have propelled Plum forward in its journey.
  • Companies turning to Plum to power their talent acquisition and talent management strategies include First Solar, On Side Restoration, MUD\WTR and Schlesinger Group.
  • I have been a part of many companies going through explosive growth, but I have never seen one quite like Plum, said Jason Putnam, Chief Revenue Officer for Plum.
  • That, combined with a 4x increase in our pipeline, 100 percent year-over-year growth and amazing clients and employees.

Betterment Survey Sees Rising Interest in Socially Responsible Investing, More Room for Education

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socially responsible investing – also known as ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing – has experienced exponential growth over the past few years. This category of investing focuses on companies whose products and services pass screening criteria for environmental sustainability or commitments to social good. According to data from Morningstar, U.S. sustainable funds netted nearly $70 billion in 2021, a 35% increase over 2020's high-water mark. Yet, despite record-setting fund flows and rising consumer interest, ESG investments are not in the portfolios of every investor.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, despite record-setting fund flows and rising consumer interest, ESG investments are not in the portfolios of every investor.
  • A new survey from Betterment, the largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S ., found that while many respondents had some level of interest in ESG investments, a large education gap still remains.
  • An online survey commissioned by Betterment was presented to a group of potential respondents.
  • Betterment LLC ("Betterment') is the largest independent digital investment advisor , offering investing and retirement solutions alongside their everyday services for spending and saving.

End of low-rate era strains Canadian businesses: New KPMG in Canada Poll

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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"The headwinds are certainly intensifying, and causing companies to pause or rethink expansion plans," says Paul van Eyk, Partner and National Leader, Restructuring and Turnaround Services, Deal Advisory, KPMG in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "The headwinds are certainly intensifying, and causing companies to pause or rethink expansion plans," says Paul van Eyk, Partner and National Leader, Restructuring and Turnaround Services, Deal Advisory, KPMG in Canada.
  • KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians.
  • KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.
  • Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.

Canadian Marketing Association announces new chair, three new board members

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) today announced its 2022-23 board of directors, including the appointment of Kerri Dawson, head of digital commercialization for wealth and personal banking at HSBC Canada, as board chair for a two-year term.

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  • TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) today announced its 2022-23 board of directors, including the appointment of Kerri Dawson, head of digital commercialization for wealth and personal banking at HSBC Canada, as board chair for a two-year term.
  • Dawson has been a member of the CMA board since 2018, and vice-chair for the past year.
  • Three dynamic marketing leaders are joining the board this year: Isaac Adejuwon, chief executive officer and founder, Metricsflow; Laura Pearce, country director, marketing, Google Canada; and Scott Pinkney, senior vice-president and executive creative director, Publicis Canada.
  • Our Chartered Marketer (CM) designation signifies that recipients are highly qualified and up to date with best practices, as reflected in the Canadian Marketing Code of Ethics and Standards.