All Guidelines articles – Page 7

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    The blame game

    2001-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The Blame Game is alive and flourishing in the UK, as employees follow the US trend and become increasingly litigious.

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    Getting the right balance

    2001-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The first in a series of Q&A discussiosn with influential members of the risk management community.

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    Right to vote

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Investing in companies in some countries becomes a gamble if you can't get information or influence operations. Sue Copeman says shareholders are pressing for change.

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    Managing your people risks

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Family friendly policies create new risk issues. You should consider strategic HR and people risk management, says Mark Edelsten.

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    Putting a price on life

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Mike Hanley discusses the cost benefit problems of increasing the safety of the railways.

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    Making the grade

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    How do rating agencies assess your company's credit status? Does good corporate governance help? Chris Legge summarises some key points.

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    FSOs go green

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Geoff Lane and Amy Clarke describe how UK financial services organisations (FSOs) are responding to the call for good environmental management.

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    Data protection - do you comply?

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Eduardo Ustaran discusses the setting up of an organisation-wide data protection compliance programme, and provides practical recommendations for businesses.

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    Competing fairly

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Competition liability is a growing risk. Can insurance help? Nick Stanbury lays out the ground rules.

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    Don't risk employee claims

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Increasing complex employment legislation, coupled with broad definitions of "workers" and high awards, are putting pressure on companies. Who would be an employer? asks Rachel Dineley.

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    Fat cats on a diet?

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Executive pay is an emotive issue. You need to keep both your directors and your shareholders happy. This may mean questioning traditional packages, warns Peter Brown.

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    Measuring human capital

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Doug Ross and Steven Dicker show how key HR practices produce shareholder value.

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    Blowing the whistle

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Frank Heinrich-Jones looks at the effects of the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

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    Socially responsible investing

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Hugh Ferrand describes recent developments in socially responsible investing and his own company's response to the challenge.

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    Health, safety and reputation

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    A recent survey shows that health and safety issues have a significant influence on corporate reputation. Neville Purvis believes companies should take a positive approach.

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    Fighting off predators

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    The immediate reaction of most managements to a takeover approach is negative. Sue Copeman discusses strategies for fighting a hostile bid.

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    M&As: The human factor

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Most mergers and acquisitions fail to enhance shareholder value. Graham Pearce warns you not to ignore the people issues.

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    Sleeping with the enemy

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Shareholders are about to flex their muscles and gain real power, predicts Leon Pein.

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    What e-commerce strategy?

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Companies without an e-commerce strategy could be in breach of best corporate governance standards. Martin Rayfield suggests that the situation is not so clear cut.

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    Early intervention and rehabilitation

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    David Shillaker says getting injured employees back to work quickly can benefit your bottom line.