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The Global Risks of 2025: How to Prepare for the Age of the ‘Polycrisis’

The global risk landscape is shaped by an intricate web of geopolitical conflicts and regional instabilities. Learn what our intelligence team anticipates for 2025 and beyond.  INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:-Why 2025 is the ‘Age of the Polycrisis’-Identifying 2025’s Risks Using the ‘GSI’-Anticipating Global Risks in 2025 and Beyond-Operating in a High-Risk Environment The global ...
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15 Important Workplace Safety Talk Topics for Your Organization

Regular safety talks are an essential part of building a strong safety culture in any workplace, and these topics are foundational for nearly every business. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:The Importance of Safety Talks15 Workplace Safety Talk TopicsHow to Make Safety Talks Engaging Workplace safety isn’t just about avoiding accidents — it’s about creating an ...
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Cybercrime vs. Cybersecurity: Learning the Tactics of Criminals to Protect Your Interests

Introduction Gone are the days where technological solutions were “nice to have” options to provide us with better access to resources and improved process efficiencies. Nowadays, technological solutions – and specifically those that require data to operate – are ubiquitous. But as we use more data-driven technologies in our lives, have we considered the risks ...
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Disaster Reduction: Key Insights for Risk Managers & Corporate Executives

Introduction The need for comprehensive disaster risk management has never been more evident. In recent years, major storms, earthquakes, wildfires, tornados, derechos, and other destructive large-scale events have been significant. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there has already been a record number of billion-dollar disasters in the first eight months of 2023. ...
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Big Changes in Online Travel: Transparency, Accessibility, and the Battle for Business Travelers

It was a busy week in the online travel world as evidenced by the number of our stories. Enjoy. Cruise Lines to Disclose Hidden Fees When California’s Junk Fee Law Kicks In July 1June 12, 2024 via Skift Travel NewsOn July 1, consumers will find out if cruise operators are going to stick with the spirit of ...
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EEOC Provides Employers With Key Workplace Investigation Tips: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

Employers recently received some helpful guidance from federal workplace officials to ensure your workplace investigations run smoothly, comply with legal standards, and put you in the best position to reach a fair and reasonable outcome. The EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace contained some valuable information about investigations that you might have overlooked ...
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Situational Awareness at Work: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Situational awareness isn’t just a nice-to-have trait in the workplace, but a fundamental skill that impacts the success and safety of individuals and organizations as a whole. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:What is situational awareness?Why situational awareness matters in the workplaceHow to improve situational awareness: Training and exercise In modern workplaces, the ability to navigate ...
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What Are Tabletop Exercises? A Guide to Crisis Preparedness

Tabletop exercises simulate real-life emergencies. If your organization has gaps in its crisis response, or there are disconnects between you and your vendors, this is the time to discover them. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:1. What are tabletop exercises?2. What a tabletop exercise accomplishes3. How does a tabletop exercise work?4. Tips for effective tabletop exercises Today, ...
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10 Steps Employers Should Take to Protect Workers this Summer as Feds Prepare to Finalize Heat Rule

Employers need to take action to protect workers from heat illnesses and injuries as temperatures begin to rise nationwide – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because federal workplace safety officials are finalizing a stringent new heat rule that would considerably raise the stakes for employers. The Occupational Safety and Health ...
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ADDRESSING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: 7 STEPS FOR PREVENTION AND MITIGATION

Organizations must do more to protect their personnel from the threats or actions of violence. Here are seven steps they can take to help mitigate and respond to workplace violence.  INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:1. Understand the problem 2. Create a written workplace violence prevention plan 3. Lean on technology for prevention and reaction 4. ...
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