All People Risks articles – Page 26
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AnalysisMore checks, tougher penalties
The EC targets employers of illegal workers with new rules to ensure similar penalties across all EU member states
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Features
Preventing losses in the chemical industry
Safety risks are inherent to the operational process of chemical manufacturing plants and refineries, but also pose a major concern for chemical facilities in other types of industry. By Leonardo Piazzi
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Getting started
Gerry Callaghan discusses the practical considerations of implementing a successful absence management scheme.
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Extortion - Held For Ransom
Clive Stoddart warns that companies which fail to educate employees on the dangers of kidnap could be exposing themselves to legal action - but individuals need to take responsibility too.
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Developing your strategy
Benefit from the costs savings associated with successfully managing absence, advises Barbara Dahill.
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Features
Sri Lanka in the Shadow of Terrorism
Since 1983, civil war and terrorism have, in the eyes of the international media at least, provided an ever present backdrop to Sri Lankan affairs.
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Analysis
VAT Fraud Investigation
The Committee will consider various fraudulent schemes, including carousel fraud and missing trader fraud. VAT fraud is estimated to cost the Treasury between £2bn and £8bn a year, and scams are becoming increasingly complex to counter member states attempts to curb the practice. The fraud works by traders selling goods ...
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Analysis
Cost of employee addiction
Recent studies reviewed by CiC highlight that:- one in five employees has existing or potential alcohol or other drug problems- around 10% of accidents in the workplace are alcohol related- up to 14m working days are lost due to alcohol-related absenteeism each year, nationwide across all sectors- the annual cost ...
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Analysis
Pan-european pensions beckon
Multinational companies could be missing an opportunity to save costs and reduce risks by continuing to operate separate pension schemes across Europe, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
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Features
Age is no bar
Get wise to the new age discrimination laws that came into force in the UK on 1 October, says Rhian Gait-Parker.
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Editor's Letter
Comment
UK companies should make sure they are prepared for the effects of a terrorist attack, following the news that MI5 is now publishing the official terror threat to Britain on its website, say risk and
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Features
Violence remains in the spotlight
It is essential to deliver the message that workplace violence and abuse will not be tolerated, says Noel Walsh.
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Impetus for rehabilitation
It is time for the public sector to grasp the nettle and start managing absence, says Carolyn Halpin.
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Analysis
German companies exposed
The largest German-owned companies have almost 20% more exposure to pensions risk than top UK and Dutch firms and over three times more than French-owned organisations, according to new research by Me
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Features
Stop workplace bullying
On 12 July the House of Lords gave judgment in the case of Majrowski v Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust. Nick Hanning looks at the significant implications for employees and employers.
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Analysis
Proactive approach to employee health
Energy company Centrica has teamed up with Nuffield Proactive Health to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles.
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Analysis
A global standard is fundamental
Allianz Global Risks UK says the introduction of a global standard within a large multinational is fundamental for confidence and stability in its loss control management.
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Features
Evaluating the Risks
Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.
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Preparing for new rules
Gary Summers recommends companies to produce a new risk assessment and crisis plan in preparation for changes in corporate manslaughter legislation
