All Governance articles – Page 40
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AnalysisLessons from HMRC’s data loss
Would UK consumers benefit from US style data breach notification legislation? Richard Stone argues the case
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Online onlySafety charity calls for review of HSE prosecution criteria
Follows news that HSE prosecution levels have reduced by over 40% from 2001/2 levels
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AnalysisHow prepared are you?
Increasingly businesses are seeing the value in BCM but what impact will another standard have on risk management within the UK
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BSI publishes advice on implementing BS25999
The book is for managers who have decided to introduce BCM into their organization
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Online onlyTUC calls for tougher enforcement to tackle H&S 'crime wave'
TUC general secretary calls for greater enforcement powers and activity, including a statutory duty on directors
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Online onlyCoalition calls for common carbon reporting standard
An open letter addressed to the Prime Minister has called for mandatory carbon reporting standards
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US employer coalition launched to focus on benefits standards
The National Coalition of Business will attempt to preserve ERISA standard for health and retirement benefit plans
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Online onlyCCA says HSE wrong to oppose legal safety obligations on directors
Report by the CCA says HSE arguments for voluntary director guidance without changing H&S law are misleading
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AnalysisBuilding a sustainable enterprise economy
What role can businesses play in forging a peaceful and sustainable future for the earth and its inhabitants?
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Online onlyBP to pay record fine for air violations: EPA
BP has been fined over $60m and will spend approximately $400m on upgrades following environmental violations in Texas and Alaska
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Study explores policies to support CSR
Study explores how governments can contribute to shaping a balanced process of globalization by working together with private and civil society actors
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Online onlyHouse labor committee passes legislation to end sex discrimination
Employment Non-Discrimination Act approved by a vote of 27 to 21
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Online onlyDecline in nonfatal workplace injuries continues in 2006
The rate in 2006 was the lowest since the workplace injuries and illnesses survey was first conducted in 1972
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UAW members at GM ratify new contract
New four-year agreement covers approximately 74,000 hourly employees located in more than 80 U.S. facilities
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Online onlyUS Treasury calls for input on regulatory review
Requests public input as it prepares steps to keep US markets from losing ground in global economy
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AnalysisEC report voices competition concerns
After over two years of information gathering and deliberation, the European Commission has issued its final report into the conditions of competition in the business insurance sector
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Online onlyShareholder lawsuits coming in Europe: Report
Shareholder activism and new litigation tactics making D&O liability insurance more prevalent on continent, report says
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European firms not addressing major risks: Survey
Lack of preparedness impedes growth/success, says Aon
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New risk director for Axa UK
Ian Robinson joins Axa from HSBC where he was chief operating officer
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Europeans trump North Americans in responsible business practices: Research
A report finds that responsible practices are increasingly being adopted by companies worldwide, though there are significant differences between regions
