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Global logistics moved from background noise to breaking news almost overnight — and communication structures in most organisations simply weren’t built for that. Getting alignment before publication isn’t bureaucracy, it’s the only way to stay credible across borders.

The future of logistics will belong to businesses that combine strong people, smart technology, and the ability to adapt at speed. Today’s Global Townhall reinforced the direction Hellmann is taking through the Forward2030 strategy where innovation, AI, collaboration, and customer centric supply chain solutions continue to shape the future of our industry. What stands out most is the global teamwork behind the strategy. Across every region, team, and operation, our people continue delivering the execution, agility, and service excellence that customers rely on every day. Exciting journey ahead as our industry continues to evolve. For the better. Together. #HellmannWorldwideLogistics #Forward2030 #Logistics #SupplyChain #Leadership #Innovation #AI

I spent this morning at the IOE-BDA-DHL Annual Conference on Business and Human Rights in Brussels (thanks so much DHL and Martin Hutchinson for the invite to such an important range of discussions) This is not my world. I work on the future of work through a technology and culture lens. Human rights due diligence, supply chain legislation, the EU Omnibus - these are not topics I'd normally claim expertise in. But I came away thinking differently about what "future of work" actually means. The panel included voices from DHL, H&M, the German and Belgian employer confederations, and the EU Commission. Serious people, serious organisations, genuinely wrestling with how to make complex legislation work in the real world. DHL manages around 200,000 suppliers globally. Many of them need a crash course in EU law just to understand what's being asked of them. That gives you a sense of the scale of what's being attempted here. Germany implemented its own supply chain act early - and is now at a competitive disadvantage because other countries haven't followed. Doing the right thing ahead of schedule turned out to be a penalty. The voice that stayed with me was Stephanie Schretlen-Hodac from H&M. While every other company in the room was broadly welcoming the Omnibus as relief from regulatory burden, H&M pushed back. They've spent nearly two decades building supplier partnerships around high sustainability standards. Watering the rules down doesn't help them - it just levels the playing field back to competitors who haven't done the work. She also said: "The world is on fire right now. That is one of the few things that still makes me feel good today - I'm working for a company that has the right priorities." I came in expecting corporate positioning. I left thinking that legislation - imperfect, complex, frustrating as it is - seems to be forcing conversations that matter. And somewhere in those conversations, some people have decided they genuinely care. Behind every global organisation are passionate people who want to create a better world. That gives me hope. #BusinessAndHumanRights #FutureOfWork #Sustainability #Leadership #Brussels Nicolò Brignoli Danny Van Assche Christina Ramb Lillian Ueng International Organisation of Employers (IOE)

Asia-Pacific emerges as the strongest advocate for reinventing corporate affairs, even as the function struggles to account for the risks ahead.

Last week, I attended the DAMA Denmark Breakfast Club. I had the pleasure of hearing Peter Faber present Engrafo ’s approach to data catalog, together with Øle Frederiksen sharing perspectives from MB Shipbrokers, and Tine Andersen speaking about data catalog at JP/Politikens Hus. What I appreciated most was the conversation around implementation and the chance to connect with people working with similar questions in different settings. These discussions are always most valuable when they move beyond concepts and into the reality of what it takes to make things work across systems, teams, and everyday business life. Thanks to all presenters for sharing their perspective, and to Pernille Helene Kjeldsen and Wutong Xia for organising the event.

The role of #Chief_Reputation_Officer is establishing itself as a strategic leadership function in German companies In Germany, the issue of reputation is becoming increasingly important from a strategic perspective, even though the role of Chief Reputation Officer (CRO) has so far only been formalised in a few isolated cases. In terms of content, however, the associated responsibilities can already be identified in many companies today, usually spread across communications, corporate strategy, sustainability and corporate governance. At its core, this marks a fundamental shift in the understanding of corporate governance. Whilst marketing primarily targets market attention and demand, and corporate communications shapes public narratives, a higher-level governance dimension is coming to the fore: the systematic building, safeguarding and further development of corporate credibility and trust. This is increasingly being achieved not through campaigns, but through consistent, verifiable action across all areas of the business, for example in leadership culture, crisis management or ESG-related decisions. This development is particularly evident in internationally exposed corporations in both the US and Germany. In the US, companies such as Nike, Meta and Walmart are under constant public scrutiny. In Germany, the same applies to the Volkswagen Group, Deutsche Bank and Siemens. In both markets, digital public discourse and global connectivity mean that reputation-related events have an almost immediate impact and exert a direct influence on market confidence, corporate value and employer attractiveness. Against this backdrop, reputation is increasingly evolving into a distinct dimension of leadership. The role of the Chief Reputation Officer symbolises an integrated management perspective that transcends traditional functional boundaries and more closely interlinks communication, strategy and corporate governance. The aim is to view reputation not as the result of individual measures, but as an asset of corporate stability and competitiveness that requires continuous management. t3n Magazin #Chief_Reputation_Officer #Reputation #VW #DeutscheBank #Siemens #DaimlerBenz #Hochschulen #Weiterbildung #Karriere #Steinbeis

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Despite decades of research and practice producing numerous measurement frameworks and standards, clarity is still lacking and application remains inconsistent. This new issue explores how communication can demonstrate its value and guide organizational decision-making. Access for free: https://lnkd.in/dNE_ymX8 Contents: ➲ Evolving reputational threats: deepfakes, trolls, activist tactics, and corporate character assassination. ➲ Global Delphi study: Workplace well-being in public relations is more dependent on alignment with professional PR approaches than on perks. ➲ Value creation & evaluation in corporate communication: From measurement frameworks to implementation challenges. ➲ Insights from Elvira Bos (Ahold Delhaize) and Shanna Wendt (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners) on turning strategy, data, and technology into demonstrable business impact. ➲ NEW: A closer look at corporate communication in internationally less well-known markets, starting with South Africa. ➲ Key reports and trends on AI, reputation, media, workforce developments, and corporate affairs. ➲ Key takeaways from three notable books on communication and leadership. #Measurement #ValueCreation #SouthAfrica #CorporateCommunication #CorpCommReview Academic Society for Management & Communication EUPRERA European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) Institute for Public Relations AITASTIC Staffbase maracooja Werbeagentur GmbH Anna Ward Dr. Michelle Wloka

This week couldn't have started better, with a feature of our work in Corporate Communication Review: "Global Insights: Workplace Well-Being in Communications" - https://lnkd.in/gqV76_As Core ideas: - PR professionals thrive when practice matches professional purpose. - Well-being in PR is built through trust, meaning, and ethical room to act. - Recognition, ethical autonomy, and managerial connection are leadership responsibilities. - The study proposes profession-practice alignment as a core condition for sustainable well-being in PR. Nicky Garsten, PhD, FRSA, FPRCA, SFHEA, ChartPR Dalien Rene Benecke Eugen Glavan ANTHONY TIBAINGANA

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