Poor people management can have a profound effect on a business – hitting productivity, innovation and morale. More attention must be given to the roots of people risk if we don’t want the talent to run dry.
In Vietnam, online business is thriving, but tech infrastructure is not yet fit to meet the challenge, leaving the country in an escalating battle against cyber crime. But with Chinese hackers often blamed for cyberattacks, its issues are indicative of wider tensions across the APAC region.
Generative AI promises to transform supply chains – enhancing efficiency and data quality, reducing labour costs, and much more. But over-reliance on this new tech could expose the entire chain to new weaknesses in accuracy, security and fairness.
The complexity and magnitude of international sanctions now demands vigilance on a new scale. Smaller businesses may not have the ready resources to tackle the issue, but the laws won’t make exceptions. So what practical steps can you take to stay safe?
A new report by the Swiss Re Institute outlines the key lessons risk managers and governments must learn from the world’s most deadly tsunami
Closing out another rollercoaster year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not exactly brimming with cheer. But risk managers are tougher than that. We continue to prove that this industry is the place for resilience, innovation and e ecting real change. Bring on 2025
As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, risk managers are trying to predict what upheaval awaits. Expect regulatory rollbacks, a return to his controversial approach to international relations, and an ‘America First’ economic approach that may put global trade in a tailspin.
Chaos and uncertainty ensued after South Korea’s President unexpectedly declared martial law on Tuesday. Our Asia correspondant on the ground, Trevor Treharne, reports
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had far-reaching consequences across all sectors, but the furniture industry has proven to be one of the most resilient. Here’s how the key players are adapting to become core suppliers across Europe
When it comes to embedding climate threats into organisational risk management strategies, progress is being made. Slowly. But, as our 2024 climate change survey finds, the fight for resources continues.
Electric vehicle battery fires in South Korea raised public fears and sparked geopolitical tensions over supply chain risks. Here’s what risk managers can learn
Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal doesn’t let volatility get to him, even when managing a risk region that includes Russia, Ukraine and Israel. Here he discusses his ‘keep calm and carry on’ mentality, and why Dubai is the perfect centre point for global business.
For a company like G4S, a world-leading integrated security business operating in more than 90 countries, implementing a global programme that meets all your needs is no easy task. It’s a good thing changing provider to RSA proved to be a journey worth making.
There is huge pressure for companies to present an environmentally friendly image but consumers, regulators and law courts are now quick to silence greenwashing. So, if you plan to shout about your green credentials, make sure you have the data to back up your claims.
The race to tackle climate-related risks is on, and many businesses know what they need to do. But how can they overcome barriers and get the support needed to really make a difference?
As risk managers, we spend lots of time preparing for the worst. And yet, preparation can’t protect you from everything. When disaster strikes, sometimes the best you can do is keep smiling – even if it is through gritted teeth – and carry on, logging lessons for next time.
Growing political risks are forcing risk owners and managers to rethink their approach to geostrategic intelligence, writes Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at Dragonfly
Experienced staff lost during pandemic cuts are proving hard to replace, impacting both profitability and safety in the aviation sector, writes Dele Fajimolu, senior executive, technical underwriting at the Lloyd’s Market Association
Geopolitical risks continue to be an increasing threat to business and risk managers need to put in place systems that allow them to identify those risks, before it’s too late
Today’s risk managers are focusing on the wrong things, says Alex Sidorenko, chief risk officer and founder of RISK-ACADEMY, and group head of risk, insurance and internal audit at Serra Verde Group. Here’s what they should being doing instead