All pandemic articles – Page 2
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OpinionWhat is concentration risk in technology?
From supply chains to software: Why you could be unknowingly putting all your eggs in one basket
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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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OpinionDuty of care a key concern as business travel returns
As corporates embrace ESG goals, corporates will need to have a keener focus on the carbon impact of travel
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AnalysisAllianz Risk Barometer: Fallout from global crises dominates survey
Inflation, financial market volatility, a looming recession and the energy crisis are top risers for 2023
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AnalysisDemand for BII shoots up after COVID test cases
Insurance class to see a period of “growth and stability”, but appetite for pandemic cover remains muted
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AnalysisCost of living crisis tops WEF Global Risks 2023
Geopolitical rivalries and inward-looking stances will heighten economic constraints going forward
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AnalysisDirectors feel more confident as new year dawns
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index rose slightly, but remains low after three years of shocks
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AnalysisOnly 20% of firms feel prepared for supply chain disruptions - study
Socio-economic changes and shifting consumer demands are among some of the challenges facing organisations
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AnalysisRIMS President applauds profession’s role during COVID
The pandemic showed the world what type of leaders risk professionals truly are, says Patrick Sterling
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Analysis2023 will bring heightened levels of unrest
Further geopolitical disruption expected as crisis management teams remain in ‘perma-crisis’ mode
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AnalysisAirmic: Supply chain crisis calls for innovative risk transfer
Association’s new toolkit asks 12 key questions to help directors keep pace with an increasingly complex risk landscape
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AnalysisTwo thirds of SMEs are ‘fighting for survival’ - WEF
Business leaders mention low margins, issues around growth, and clients/consumers as the main pressure points
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AnalysisSR Q4 2022: Thriving or surviving?
As we approach year-end, it is clear 2022 has offered no reprieve from shocks and cascading risks
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AnalysisThird of internal auditors yet to adopt data analytics
Audit body argues that advanced analytics is the key to navigating an increasingly volatile risk landscape
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AnalysisDecline in workplace health contributes to ‘quiet quitting’
Mental health issues alone are expected to cost firms $16 trillion in output by 2030
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AnalysisInflation drives up cost of vessel, cargo repairs
The rising prices of steel, spare parts and labour are all factors in the increasing cost of hull repair and machinery breakdown claims
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AnalysisWorkplace transformation: Great opportunities, but not without risk
New work models are reshaping how organisations approach risk. Done well, sustainable competitive advantage can be achieved
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OpinionMapping an increasingly complex supply chain
In today’s world, unpredictable situations happen at a moment’s notice, causing disruption even if you have a diversified supply chain
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AnalysisFirms struggle to ‘stay above water’ as inflation hits new highs
Insolvency rates already “well above pre-pandemic levels” as companies feel the effects of the withdrawal of fiscal support
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AnalysisFerma interview: Supporting transition journeys
AXA XL’s Corinne Southarewsky explains the vital role of risk engineering in supporting clients’ progress to Net Zero
