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AnalysisBusinesses face significant risks as mental health concerns soar
Organisations must acknowledge the inextricable link between good mental health, employee wellbeing, and organisational effectiveness, and take steps to improve mental well-being in the workplace
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AnalysisRisk briefing: how to improve ESG risk measurement throughout the supply chain
Most companies are not prepared for climate-related risks facing supply chains in the next decade, here’s how risk managers and procurement teams can tackle this challenge
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AnalysisRegulation watch: dealing with the EU corporate reporting sustainability directive
The EU corporate reporting sustainability directive means organisations must assess and disclose on sustainability, diversity, and corruption factors. The risks of non-compliance are high, and litigation is a significant concern. Here’s what firms need to know
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AnalysisSpotlight on: rising ESG violations within supply chains and how to tackle them
Earlier this month, news that workers’ rights campaigners were protesting Shein’s potential FTSE listing hit headlines. Mathias Bolton, head of commerce at UNI Global Union, told the Guardian: “Shein shouldn’t be rewarded with the credibility of being listed in the City, or anywhere else, given the lack of transparency in ...
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AnalysisRisk briefing: supply chain lessons from the Tuff Torq child labor scandal
Amid a wave of child labor violations across the United States, businesses must take steps to ensure their supply chains are free from illegal work practices
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AnalysisTechnical briefing: risk management challenges in India
Rajeev Tanna, chairman of the IRM India Regional group and head of risk management and internal compliance at Tata Consulting Engineers shares the greatest risk management challenges for businesses operating in India in 2024
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AnalysisFinancial services firms increasingly concerned about the risks of implementing disruptive tech, including AI
UK financial services businesses must implement robust governance frameworks to tackle the growing risks created by disruptive technology
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AnalysisRisk briefing: managing the legal ramifications of interconnected risks
The interconnectivity of threats is a hot topic in the risk management world, but the legal and insurance implications are easily overlooked. Here’s what risk professionals need to know
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AnalysisRisk analysis: What will 2024’s elections mean for businesses
Risk professionals need deeper supply chain understanding and to think about how growing political risks might manifest, to weather the storm ahead
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AnalysisHow ethical and compliance programmes can boost business performance
Over 60% of organisations have incorporated ethical behaviour into performance management, hiring, and reward practices. Here’s how to use ethics and compliance programmes to manage risks and improve business performance
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AnalysisHow risk professionals can find a path through the web of interconnected threats
Companies must accelerate their response to a more pervasive and complex risk environment and take steps to reinvent risk management. Here’s how
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AnalysisRegulation watch: the proposed new terrorism rules for small UK businesses explained
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure UK small businesses are better prepared for terrorist attacks. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisCyber tops risks concerns in Asia Pacific - top tips for building resilience
Cyber, fire and explosion, market developments, and new technologies all feature among the greatest threats facing Asia Pacific organisations. Here’s how to mitigate the risks
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AnalysisWorld Economic Forum highlights the scale of artificial intelligence risks
Artficial intelligence creates opportunities for organisations, but also significant threats. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, speakers highlighted the risks and the key steps for mitigating them.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: political threats rising for emerging market manufacturing hubs
Against a backdrop of heightened political risk, supply chain professionals looking to operate more strategically and build resilience need to create as much certainty as they can
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AnalysisTop tips for managing the biggest risks facing businesses in 2024
A new barometer identifies the biggest threats to organisations wordwide as cyber, business interruption, and nat cats. Here are the report’s top tips for managing the risks
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AnalysisBurnout is the greatest risk facing organisations in 2024 - how to tackle it
Global instability and geopolitical turmoil, climate-related health issues, and misinformation due to AI, are all heightening levels of employee stress and burnout. Consequently, businesses must move beyond basic occupational health services for work-related conditions.
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AnalysisHow to create a benefits programme that meets the needs of future employees
Organisations must place well-being, inclusivity, and social good at the heart of their benefits packages - here’s how
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AnalysisRisk briefing: lessons from Hurricane Otis
With estimated losses of between US$2.5 billion and US$4.5 billion, Strategic Risk examines the key lessons from Hurricane Otis and key steps for affected businesses
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AnalysisRisk briefing: Five steps European organisations must take to tackle extreme weather risks
New research shows risk managers are more concerned about extreme weather than any other threat to operations. Despite this a quarter of firms have no plans to mitigate climate risks. Here are five ways to protect your organisation
