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Blog

· Jan 20, 2023

· 8 min read

ESG audits: A 6-step checklist for internal auditors

By Kezia Farnham

A practical guide to ESG audit for internal audit teams, including an actionable ESG audit checklist.

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Blog

· Jan 18, 2023

· 5 min read

How audit teams can successfully speak the board’s language with the right reports

By Kaelyn Barron

Learn how internal audit teams can “speak the board's language” for maximum impact and better leadership.

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Blog

· Jan 13, 2023

· 6 min read

7 signs of effective school board members

By The Diligent team

How effective school board members are has everything to do with how they pave the road toward better performance. Here are 7 signs effective school board members will have in common.

People consider where their organization fits within the internal audit maturity matrix

Blog

· Jan 12, 2023

· 5 min read

7 key indicators of internal audit maturity

By Kaelyn Barron

Discover 7 key indicators of internal audit maturity and how these traits allow audit teams to serve as strategic advisers.

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Blog

· Jan 10, 2023

· 7 min read

What is legal compliance?

By Jessica Donohue

Discover what legal compliance is and a step-by-step approach to evaluating your organization's legal and compliance programs.

A local government board discussing LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Blog

· Jan 9, 2023

· 11 min read

Inclusion builds stronger communities: Why LGBTQ+ inclusivity should be a local government goal

By Diana Baker Freeman

Being vocal about inclusivity and acting in accordance with those values creates stronger communities for all constituents.

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Blog

· Jan 1, 2023

· 5 min read

The role of director education: sustainability certification

By Kira Ciccarelli

There is a climate skills gap in the boardroom. Learn why hundreds are turning to a sustainability certification to close that gap.

People discussing the risks of shareholder activism

Blog

· Dec 30, 2022

· 4 min read

How companies can address — and mitigate — the risks of evolving shareholder activism

By The Diligent team

Discover how a three-dimensional approach to governance can help businesses address and mitigate the risks of evolving shareholder activism.

Two professionals discuss third-party risk management best practices.

Blog

· Dec 30, 2022

· 5 min read

10 third-party risk management best practices to strengthen your risk profile

By Jessica Donohue

Third-party risk management best practices can enhance your organization's risk profile by mitigating risks posed by vendors. Here are our top ten tips.

People discussing tips for meeting ESG challenges and opportunities

Blog

· Dec 29, 2022

· 5 min read

Meeting ESG challenge and opportunity: Tips for compliance officers in 2023

By Mary Oyerly

How can compliance professionals build ESG into their operations, while navigating headwinds along the way? Read more.

Group discuss the three-dimensional governance approach.

Blog

· Dec 21, 2022

· 6 min read

How a three-dimensional approach to governance can help boards avoid ESG lapses

By Aarthi Natarajan

Learn why a three-dimensional approach to governance that enables effective insight, oversight and foresight is more important for boards than ever.

People discuss the future of GRC

Blog

· Dec 16, 2022

· 6 min read

The future of GRC: Bringing risk, audit and compliance together to create business value

By The Diligent team

Breaking down silos and communicating the 'why' in risk, compliance and audit data are two keys to creating value from GRC.

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