All General articles – Page 14
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Growing confidence in risk management
An AIRMIC turn of year snapshot survey shows that there is growing recognition of the value of professional risk management within UK businesses.
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Analysis
Regulating communications
A recent UK government White Paper sets out its policy for the future of the country's communications and media.
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Analysis
CBI criticises new rules
The CBI has expressed strong concerns over some aspects of new European discrimination laws.
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Features
Blueprint for survival
Business continuity management has been a buzz phrase for almost 10 years. Many companies still ignore it. Peter Viner gives a step by step guide.
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Analysis
European award-winners
AIRMIC members were prominent among the award-winners whose professionalism and talent were honoured at the European Risk Management Awards ceremony in London recently.
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Analysis
Internal auditors short on IT skills
A recent survey showed 47% of leading UK companies do not think they currently have adequate IT audit skills to meet their business needs.
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Analysis
Joint approach brings superior performance
The importance of integrated risk management and how it can benefit the bottom line were revealed at a joint seminar in London.
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Railtrack's new approach
Railtrack has formalised its risk management approach by setting up a risk review group to lead and co-ordinate the risk management activities of the company.
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Book now for expert advice
One of the world's leading economists and management consultants will be among the expert speakers at this year's AIRMIC annual conference in Birmingham in June.
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Adding value
A new publication, AIRMIC "Plus", demonstrates how the management of risk adds value.
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Setting new standards
The initiative by Britain's three leading risk management bodies to define a new internationally recognised British standard for the practice of risk management is now well underway.
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Features
Managing weather risks
Trading in weather derivatives has grown steadily in Europe since the first deal was struck in 1998.
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Features
Intranet risk management solution
Clive Moffatt describes the intranet's role in bringing quality risk information to the decision-maker's desktop.
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Analysis
H&S policy proposals
Solicitors Lovells have summarised a UK-wide 44-point action plan of policy initiatives and proposals for future legislation to cut workplace deaths, injuries and illness.
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International guides for risk managers
The increasing globalisation of business has prompted AIRMIC to produce a series of business guidelines
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Analysis
Governance and mergers
Corporate governance issues can have a significant influence on cross-border mergers, according to a report issued in July by The Conference Board.
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M&As: The human factor
Most mergers and acquisitions fail to enhance shareholder value. Graham Pearce warns you not to ignore the people issues.
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Analysis
European stress research
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published a report which recognises work-related stress as an increasing risk for Europe's workforce.
