Features – Page 16
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Join the virtuous circle
Not unnaturally perhaps, everyone tends to look at risk from their own perspective because risk threatens change to the norm.
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Blowing the whistle
Frank Heinrich-Jones looks at the effects of the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
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Bare minimum
The Government has asked industry to suggest new ways to take the risk out of pension funding. Adrian Leonard explores he alternatives.
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Don't risk employee claims
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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Putting a price on life
Mike Hanley discusses the cost benefit problems of increasing the safety of the railways.
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Are captives viable?
Is it worth having a captive insurer? Does it add value? Jenny Hill looks at the continuing debate.
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Human rights and corporate risk
The Human Rights Act is now law. And it is not only public bodies that are affected writes Tony Cherry.
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The hazardous office
How safe are your company's offices? Rosalind Benjamin gives some guidelines on assessing and removing dangers.
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Intranet training
Has your organisation got a large number of employees? If so, video programmes may be effective in getting the risk management message across, says Ray Williams.
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Systems under attack
Once, thieves only burgled your safe. Today they break into your computers, say Phil Sealey & Yag Kanani.
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Managing your people risks
Family friendly policies create new risk issues. You should consider strategic HR and people risk management, says Mark Edelsten.
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Data protection - do you comply?
Eduardo Ustaran discusses the setting up of an organisation-wide data protection compliance programme, and provides practical recommendations for businesses.
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Fat cats on a diet?
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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No escape for corporate killers
Peter Campion, assisted by Asam Khan, discusses the implications of the proposed new UK offence of corporate killing.
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Licensing in IPR
Simon Harper discusses the points to watch for when acquiring rights to use other people's intellectual property.
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Virtual hazards
IT can leave you exposed to unprotected and unexpected risks, warns Janet Edey.
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How safe is your intellectual property?
Howard Cottrell says that misrepresentation of brand image will escalate with the internet explosion, but companies are taking surprisingly few precautions to protect themselves.
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Health, safety and reputation
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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Process benchmarking and sharing knowledge
Jonathan Bendit describes a system for sharing process information.
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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.
