Risk
The Merger of Strategy and Risk: Understanding the Why
Over the last few years, research has shown that an increasing number of employees want to understand the "why"—or otherwise have purpose—behind what they do to be committed until the end. As ...
Geopolitical, Election Risks Have Insurers on High Alert
Amid geopolitical turmoil and an unprecedented election year, insurers are reassessing their coverage strategies in response to the heightened risk of civil commotion, war and cyber threats, ...
Underestimated Risks: Why and What to Do
Organizations are faced with a complex mix of risks, regulations, external issues and technological advancements. Aligning strategy, operations, people, processes and technology with these evolving ...
2024 U.S. Weather Disasters Stack Up
The U.S. has sustained 395 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). According to the National Centers ...
Inaccurate Reports Involving Child Passenger Injuries Could Impact Crash Safety Strategies
A new study has found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data might paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers, according to ...
Report: Cargo Theft Soars 49% in First Half of 2024
A surge in cargo thefts at freight hubs and major cities across North America has raised alarm bells as incidents skyrocketed by 49 percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last ...
Study of Flooded EV Batteries Raises Safety Questions
An examination of electric vehicles damaged by Florida floods raises questions about the "stranded energy" contained within their batteries, according to researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory. ...
Full Stop of Canadian Freight Railroads Could Lead to Economic Disruption in the U.S.
Both of Canada's major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers ...