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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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AnalysisWorld mental health day: how firms can manage mental health risks
Deteriorating mental health among employees poses a significant risk to business with consequences including poor productivity, high turnover, and increased absences. Here’s how employers can tackle the threats
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FeaturesSpotlight on: Health risks from gases released in lithium-ion battery fires
Fire is not the only danger with lithium-ion batteries. Here’s what risk managers need to know, and how to manage the threats
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AnalysisSector focus: How universities can manage risks as students return to campuses
Covid-19 led to the largest disruptions in educational systems in history. By learning now, risk managers can ensure they are resilient against future crises
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FeaturesSpotlight on: dengue fever risks and how businesses can protect employees
As Dengue fever cases rise, risk managers must assess the threats across locations so that organisations can protect employees
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AnalysisRisk-!n conference – Why Sonepar is deploying its captive to target employee benefits
François Beaume, VP of Risks and Insurance at Sonepar, says that using captives for employee benefits is a missed rendez-vous that the organisation is tackling head on
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OpinionLearning lessons from pharma risk management
Kathrin Anne Meier, Board Member, SRA - Swiss Risk Association, explores how risk managers are tackling the unique threats facing the pharmaceutical industry and what other sectors can learn from their approach
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AnalysisNine tips for reducing people-related risk in a cost of living crisis
When employee well-being suffers, so does an organisation’s bottom line. Risk managers must make sure that people-related risk is top of mind as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
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AnalysisAXA XL identifies seven sectors most exposed to water risks
The cost to businesses of inaction is five times higher than the cost of action
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AnalysisRemote cyber attack shuts down Spanish hospital
The attack on the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona was orchestrated from outside of Spain by a group called RansomHouse
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AnalysisInsurers back pandemic research initiative
Projects could help build societal resilience and reduce the long-term costs of future risks
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AnalysisSupply chains have not fully recovered from disruptions
A shortage of skilled labour is a compounding concern within construction, manufacturing and healthcare
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AnalysisPandemic drives claims in digital health and wellness
The new and unique combination of risks within digital health services create a complex web of interconnected exposures - Beazley
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AnalysisOpportunity to build societal resilience post pandemic
The pandemic has led to a greater focus on health and financial security, finds Swiss Re Institute
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AnalysisCorporates facing ‘resilience fatigue’ - Beazley
Institutional burnout is a particular threat in pandemic-exposed sectors such as health, travel, education and hospitality
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AnalysisDrones and cyber are top UK tech risks for 2022
DAC Beachcroft warns impersonation fraud on video conferencing platforms is a growing threat
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AnalysisIs risk getting enough attention in the NHS?
The potential for ”unintended consequences” is high as healthcare systems become more complex - BMJ
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OpinionWhy hospitals need better cyber hygiene
Jim Wetekamp outlines three steps to strengthen healthcare organisations against the growing cyber threat
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AnalysisPeople risks - lessons from COVID
Speakers at this year’s Duty of Care summit highlighted the importance of mental health and pandemic preparedness
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AnalysisRome to feel as hot as Agadir, Morocco, by 2050
European cities will increasingly experience pressure on power and water supplies due to regular heatwaves, warns Verisk Maplecroft
