Deloitte Global headlines

Deloitte a sponsor of the World Petroleum Congress

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:58:47 GMT

A new paper, 'The Benefits and Challenges of Linking GHG Emissions Trading Schemes' will be presented by Deloitte leaders at the 19th annual World Petroleum Congress taking place 29 June 29-3 July in Madrid.

Technology Fast 50 nomination deadline extended

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:14:20 GMT

Is your company successful, innovative and fast-growing? If so, get in the game. Registration for the 2008 Deloitte Central Europe Technology Fast 50 is extended until 8 July.

Focus: Finance transformation in government

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:36:59 GMT

Government finance is moving out from the back-office to become more strategic as government services transform to meet 21st century demands.

Deloitte public policy leader appointed chairman of BIAC

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:50:03 GMT

Charles Heeter, Managing Principal, Global Public Policy, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has been re-elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) executive board. The group advises the working committees of the 30 member governments of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, aiming to bring a business perspective to their deliberations.

The risk intelligent approach to corporate responsibility & sustainability

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:07:09 GMT

Learn why a strategically driven CR&S program is critical to a company's survival - beyond the 'feel good' factor of charity - and the importance of a Risk Intelligent CR&S approach.

25 best practices in learning & talent development

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:29:33 GMT

The 2008 edition captures a collection of best practices used by leading enterprises and business schools that provide learning opportunities in the battle to keep talent. This new edition includes sections on accelerated development, scalable business coaching, strategic new hire on-boarding, and the application of virtual worlds for learning.

Drive results with application management

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:18:37 GMT

This new Deloitte report provides practical advice to help today's executives get the most from their investments in application management, from solution integration to performance monitoring, training and more.

Private equity confidence down in Central Europe

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:16 GMT

A new Deloitte survey shows that although the confidence of Central European private equity professionals has fallen recently, strong medium-term growth may be just around the corner.

M&A lies (And why they're sometimes true)

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:59:04 GMT

The ninth book in the Straight Talk series takes a hard look at ways companies approach transactions today.

Meeting the people challenge: The transformation of human resources

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:56:15 GMT

This podcast looks at how human resources can create value for a company that goes well beyond cost savings.

Mastering finance in government

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:34 GMT

This survey of senior government officials from around the world reveals how finance is moving out from the back-office to become more strategic as government services transform to meet 21st century demands.

Supercharging the supply chain: From the supplier's supplier to the customer's customer

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:21:39 GMT

Highlights strategies to supercharge supply chain performance across the extended Aerospace & Defense supply chain landscape.

Focus: Complex realities in the food and beverage industry

globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:15:06 GMT

Deloitte's Ira Kalish leads an opening-day session at the World Food Summit in Munich, where industry leaders examine the challenges ahead for food and beverage retailers.

Mixed fortunes for European hoteliers

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:48:10 GMT

Year-to-April results from the STR Global HotelBenchmark(TM) Survey show that European hotels got off to a slow start in 2008, with revenue per available room (revPAR) up only 1.1 percent to 68 Euros. Analysis by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, shows that even though hotel performance in general is static there are still several success stories across the continent.

Preparing for an economic storm

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:38:52 GMT

This report provides perspective on the many trends that are creating today's tough environment and suggests several ways retailers can turn these challenges into opportunities.

Middle East performance review: Conquering new heights

Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com (Globalwebmaster@deloitte.com) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:52:26 GMT

Despite the financial turmoil of the past months, global tourism is thriving and is expected to generate some US$8 trillion during 2008