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.
Friday Reading Edition 6 (10th July 2020)
A best practice guide to protecting the mental health of the workforce. Employers have a valuable role to play in continuing to provide the psychological elements of control, community, challenge and commitment that we need to stay healthy. [free to download upon registration of details]
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Friday Reading Edition 6 (1st May 2020)
While there remains much uncertainty as to how the economy will reopen after the lockdown, this article from the investment services group Ravenscroft highlights a number of emerging investment opportunities such as technology and healthcare stocks.
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Friday Reading Edition 6 (1st May 2020)
Featuring social anthropologist Dr Frédéric Keck, this podcast from AXA XL explains how these differences between humans and animals affect the likelihood of a new infectious disease arising from a new pathogen, as well as how different cultures respond to outbreaks like the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Friday Reading Edition 6 (1st May 2020)
This article from the McKinsey Global Institute, which finds an overlap between the workers who are vulnerable in the current downturn and those who hold jobs vulnerable to automation, calls for the US response to incorporate a longer-term view about the resulting occupational shifts and the development of skills.
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COVID-19 Response Planning Preparedness Considerations - Comprehensive Decision-Making Tool Kit Text
Friday Reading Edition 6 (1st May 2020)
Aon’s COVID-19 Response Tool Kit, designed as a resource for clients and industry peers, is an informational and guidance tool on risk exposures and human capital concerns emanating from an infectious disease outbreak.
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Friday Reading Edition 5 (24th April 2020)
This legal briefing gives five top tips for risk professionals who are renewing their insurance programmes over the coming weeks (April 2020).
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Friday Reading Edition 5 (24th April 2020)
“This crisis is an opportunity to consider our resilience” – Lloyd's Register Foundation’s Resilience Shift programme gives insights on combating COVID-19.
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Friday Reading Edition 5 (24th April 2020)
This article addresses both the positive and negative implications our pandemic responses hold for climate action – including how climate action could accelerate the recovery by creating jobs, driving capital formation, and increasing economic resiliency.
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Friday Reading Edition 5 (24th April 2020)
This brief from RepTrak draws out the key takeaways and trends that amplify reputation during the current COVID-19 crisis, with employee experience as a top priority.
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Friday Reading Edition 5 (24th April 2020)
This report by Marsh provides an overview of some of the key coverage, claims, and risk management areas that are currently top of mind for businesses and insurers.
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