Business Sentiment High in Ireland – But New US Tariffs Could Test Resilience HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2025Click to Download0%Increased their profit margins by 5% or more in 20240%Are working to improve their operational model over the next 12 months0%of leaders plan to invest more in people to achieve growth Dublin, 24th April 2025 — Irish business leaders are showing greater … Read More
Beyond compliance: How ESG reporting fuels sustainable growthA collaborative outlook from HLB and Connect EarthDownload Report“ Businesses should approach ESG as an opportunity rather than a challenge. This report highlights the significant advantages of a well-implemented ESG strategy, from strengthening resilience to market risks to meeting the expectations of socially conscious consumers.”John Duffy, Audit PartnerHow effective ESG reporting can drive … Read More
Fundamentals of the FutureHLB Cybersecurity Report 2024Click to Downloadexpressed heightened concern over threats related to cybersecurity0%consider cybersecurity to be a major strategic priority0%of organisations run ongoing cybersecurity awareness training programs0% In a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation, understanding the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity is crucial for business leaders and decision-makers. Emerging cyber threats call for more proactive measures within … Read More
Survey of Irish Business Leaders 2024Ireland Sets Global Standards in Business Confidence and Cybersecurity Preparedness, according to HLB Ireland.A survey released from HLB Ireland indicates that Irish CEOs exhibit unparalleled optimism about future growth, with 92% expressing confidence. The analysis, part of the comprehensive HLB Global Survey of Business Leaders 2024, finds that an impressive 92% of Irish business leaders … Read More
Budget 2024 – Tax Insight for your BusinessBudget 2024 was announced today with some important tax measures for Irish businesses. Michael McGrath said of the budget that it was “framed against a backdrop of global uncertainty – both economic and geopolitical”.The old reliables appear again with incremental increases in the tax bands and credits, an increase in minimum wage and … Read More
Uniting people and AI: The future of cyber resilienceHLB Cybersecurity Report 2023REPORT INCREASE IN CYBER ATTACKS IN THE ERA OF CLOUD-BASED WORK0%STATE REMOTE WORKING HAS HAD POSITIVE IMPACT 0%EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER AI-DRIVEN ATTACKS0%ARE EXPLORING BUT HAVE NOT YET IMPLEMENTED AI-ENABLED SECURITY TOOLS0% The crucial collaboration of human expertise and AI in Cyber SecurityWorldwide, organisations are facing the ongoing task of … Read More
50% of Businesses have seen an increase in Cyber-attacks in the last yearHLB has released its annual Cyber Security report, Uniting People and AI: The Future of Cyber Resilience. In an era where organisations can struggle with the ongoing challenges of securing remote teams and combatting evolving cyber threats, this report, in its third year, focuses on the need for … Read More
HLB Cybersecurity Report 2022Hidden risks in cyber-defence: laying a foundation for effective cyber security risk mitigation Cyber security has become an important issue for every organisation in today’s digitally connected world. Awareness and understanding of the risks and appropriate responses is critical for everyone from the board of directors to the entry-level employees. This need extends to vendors, suppliers and … Read More
Achieving net zero: impacts and opportunities for businessHLB Net Zero Report 2022 The next round of climate change talks at COP27 in November will push countries to move away from pledges, and into concrete action against climate change. At HLB we are well aware that the journey for business to net zero is as challenging as it is daunting. Our … Read More
Veterinary Practice Survey 2021-22Experience At HLB Ireland, we have carried out an in-depth piece of research in conducting our fifth consecutive annual report on veterinary practices throughout Ireland. We have over 45 years of experience in servicing the veterinary sector and have a unique understanding of the current challenges and opportunities posed within this sector. The Research Consistent with our … Read More
