Features – Page 9
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Illness or disability managing the difference
Amendments to the UK Disability Discrimination Act came into effect on the 1 October 2004 Tim Ablett reviews a recent seminar on the issues businesses face in the light of this legislation.
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Taking the long view
Asbestos has emerged as a problem of horrendous proportions Alan Hambidge advocates a systematic long-term approach to asbestos risk management, particularly for those with large property portfolios.
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Personally Accountable
Directors and managers face potential personal criminal liability for some offences - and whenever a director is held liable there are implications for brand reputation Tan Ikram provides a checklist
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The Role of Diversity
Eden Charles highlights the need for senior management to wake up to the increasing role of diversity in order to survive in today's global market
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Working away
Remote working is growing in popularity, but it does bring risks John Eary stresses the need for security when work is done away from the office.
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Spotlight on Human Rights
Despite the growth in corporate social responsibility reporting, it has never been easy to gauge the impact of multinationals' worldwide social and environmental activities However, a new website aims
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Security or Illusion?
Directors' and officers' liability was a discussion theme at the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) seminar 2004
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Messages that come back to haunt you
Incriminating e-mails are increasingly being produced as evidence in corporate crime trials
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Bowing to the inevitable
Change is in the air for corporate governance across the globe, and there are plenty of good reasons for that, says Kenneth McKenzie
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Concern for risk
David Herratt believes that human resources departments have an important role to play in helping to embed risk management
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Has Accreditation a role?
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is currently researching views as to whether accreditation is an appropriate tool in measuring and evaluating risk management or risk management systems
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Achieving a risk culture
Julien Morel and Cyril Vegni discuss the evolution of a risk culture within the Group La Poste and the strategies for its development
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How healthy is your business?
A healthy workforce is essential for a healthy business, and employers need to do more, claims David Bingham
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A Slice of American Pie?
Many European groups are looking to expand into the US Steven Blair and Mark Bunim discuss the risks for UK companies, which result from the very different legal culture - and how to avoid the pitfall
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A step-by-step approach to SOX
With the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance deadline for US-headquartered companies imminent (the first reporting date is November 2004), what lessons can be learned by those UK companies that also have to com
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Cost versus risk
Keith Tilley discusses the importance of evaluating the risks associated with off-shoring business processes and what the risk management professional should consider when deciding to move mission-cri
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Inform and consult
New UK regulations will increase employees' involvement in the way businesses are run Sue Fanning looks at the issues.
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Is Biodiversity a material risk?
Companies need to manage their biodiversity risks Robert Barrington discusses the implications of a new report.
