This content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 percent off.Modern slavery affects nearly 50 million people globally, creating hidden financial, operational and reputational risks for businesses, investors and supply chains.In this episode of Diary Of A CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth, Tim Nelson explores how CFOs, CEOs and finance leaders can use ESG strategy, supply chain visibility, governance and ethical leadership to drive both business performance and human impact.Human trafficking is not a distant issue. It exists within recruitment systems, logistics networks, manufacturing ecosystems and global supply chains that many organisations depend on every day.From advising multinational organisations to leading initiatives at Hope for Justice and Slave Free Alliance, Tim Nelson shares practical insights on modern slavery risk, governance and responsible growth.This episode challenges finance leaders to think beyond margins and ask: What is the true cost of unethical growth?Key Insights:• Why modern slavery is a strategic risk issue for finance leaders• How hidden supply chain risks impact business resilience and valuation• Why ESG should move beyond compliance into value creation• How CFOs can integrate human rights into risk management frameworks• Why ethical leadership strengthens long term profitability• How trafficking impacts recruitment, logistics, manufacturing and hospitality sectors• Why investors, insurers and financial institutions can accelerate change• How responsible capitalism builds sustainable growth• Why leadership legacy extends beyond financial performance• How protecting people strengthens organisationsGuest Resources:Hope for Justice: https://hopeforjustice.orgSlave Free Alliance: https://slavefreealliance.orgDiary Of A CFO ranks in the Global Top 3% on ListenNotes. Help us reach the Global Top 1% by leaving a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.We build the Diary Of A CFO ecosystem using AI, finance, productivity and growth tools trusted by founders, executives and finance leaders.Explore our stack: https://kingdemspodcast.com/toolsSmarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.

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