Click here for the Friday Reading Search, a searchable archive of reading and knowledge resources

Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

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TechTarget, 14th May 2021
[Free to read when corporate email provided] US President Joe Biden's focus on AI includes funding research and development, manufacturing chips in the US and preparing a workforce to use AI tools.
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Ventiv, 5th May 2021
Risk managers deal with varying degrees of risk on a daily basis, but few could have predicted the scale and severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Whilst many have adjusted to a new style of ‘business as usual’, the impact of the virus on their own resources, business results, supply chain, and local economy has been massive.
Ventiv, 29th March 2021
With increased crime comes increased risk: risk that your data has been compromised in some way, whether stolen, altered or deleted. On a personal level, this may include identity theft or credit card theft. When it comes to your business, though, the implications can be far more significant.
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World Economic Forum, 1st March 2021
Deploying AI at scale will remain problematic until companies engage in a fundamental change to become ‘responsible AI’-driven organisations. Companies should embrace this transformation as trust in AI systems will be the defining factor to determine who is worth doing business with. Here is a guide to help them achieve responsible AI at scale.
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Marsh, 11th March 2021
This 15 minute video discusses mindfulness and the benefits it brings. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention in the present moment without judgment, a skill one develops through meditation or other training.
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WTW, 9th March 2021
Letitia Rowlin, Risk Partner, Health and Wellbeing, Willis Towers Watson, discusses what you should you be aware of as risk managers to help reduce the risk to your organisations’ employees and business.
Airmic , 4th March 2021
This 50 minute class is suitable for all bodies. The only thing you’ll need is a yoga mat. We start by focussing our on breath, and then we move through a mindful sequence, all designed to stretch parts of the body that tighten up sitting at your desk and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised, ready to take on the day!
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Lockton, 1st February 2021
Before the pandemic, looking at each employee benefit separately was less than ideal, but now it is more essential than ever to take a holistic view of corporate benefits programmes.
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QBE, 15th May 2020
Employers could see increases in burnout and decreases in mental wellbeing due to employees’ working from home habits during lockdown, research by QBE revealed.
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Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation has 10 practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow this advice.
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