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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Journal of Traumatic Stress, 21st February 2008
Following the 2005 London bombings, a novel public health programme was instituted to address the mental health needs of survivors. This article describes the rationale for the programme and the outcome data.
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World Economic Forum, 28th February 2023
When it comes to racial and ethnic equity strategy within diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, one size does not fit all. As many as 20 of the 38 OECD countries prohibit the collection of race and ethnicity data.
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Mercer, 6th January 2023
As we celebrate Pride in 2023, it’s past time to address systemic biases that put the economic health of LGBTQ+ workers at risk.
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Harvard Business Review, 30th June 2021
It’s time for companies to reconsider how they approach marketing and branding during Pride month. Many members of the LGBTQ+ community are tired of “rainbow capitalism,” “pink washing,” and other forms of performative corporate allyship.
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CIPD
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on race inclusion in the workplace, including recommendations for employers.
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McKinsey & Co
Companies highlight their outreach efforts during Pride Month, but LGBTQ+ workers persistently report microaggressions and feelings of isolation at work. Here’s how LGBTQ+ employees report their workplace experience.
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Hays
The case for a robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in the workforce has become increasingly important to business leaders over recent years.
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Guardian, 23rd March 2023
Friday Reading Edition 147 (31st March 2023)
Key takeaways from the five-hour US congressional hearing, in which lawmakers grilled TikTok’s CEO over its relationship with China and protections for young users.
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World Economic Forum, 3rd June 2023
Friday Reading Edition 144 (10th March 2023)
The panel considers the achievements and future challenges of women in the risk and insurance professions, sharing their own experiences and the lessons they have learned.
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Marsh, 13th January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 137 (20th January 2023)
Many of the challenges we faced last year have continued into 2023 and have been exacerbated due to recent geopolitical conflicts. How should businesses plan for 2023 and what are the key global risks organisations should focus on? Watch this conversation on the Global Risks Report with Richard Smith-Bingham, Executive Director, Marsh McLennan and Carolina Klint, Risk Management Leader, Continental Europe, Marsh.