All Risk News articles – Page 318
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Risk management training
The IRM and the IOSH are offering a new training course for managers.
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Internet warning
The risks from e-commerce and using the internet are little understood and potentially crippling, according to Oliver Prior, research and development director of Willis Group Ltd.
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Winning with integrity
A new UK report spells out the advantages of being a socially responsible business.
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Failure to take information security seriously
Half of all IT managers do not know if their organisation has an information security policy in place.
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Ergonomic solution to MSDs
After 10 years' research, the American Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an ergonomics programme standard.
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Disclosure still lacking
Old economy companies may be better at voluntary disclosure than their new economy counterparts - but neither are giving investors what they want.
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Disaster planning lags
Despite 8,000 UK companies being affected by the floods, only a "handful" of FTSE 100 companies have a disaster recovery plan.
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Regulating communications
A recent UK government White Paper sets out its policy for the future of the country's communications and media.
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CBI criticises new rules
The CBI has expressed strong concerns over some aspects of new European discrimination laws.
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Internal auditors short on IT skills
A recent survey showed 47% of leading UK companies do not think they currently have adequate IT audit skills to meet their business needs.
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H&S policy proposals
Solicitors Lovells have summarised a UK-wide 44-point action plan of policy initiatives and proposals for future legislation to cut workplace deaths, injuries and illness.
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Governance and mergers
Corporate governance issues can have a significant influence on cross-border mergers, according to a report issued in July by The Conference Board.
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European stress research
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published a report which recognises work-related stress as an increasing risk for Europe's workforce.
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Disability discrimination good practice
From 2004, service providers will have to make "reasonable adjustments" to the physical features of their premises to overcome access barriers.
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Distance selling directive
Solicitors Paisner & Co warn that UK on-line retailers and others selling goods "at a distance" should ensure compliance with new EU rules to be implemented shortly.
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Risk management can make the difference
CEOs can differentiate their organisations by making an asset out of their ability to manage risks.
