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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.

To select multiple categories and/or keywords, use Ctrl+Click (or ⌘+Click on a Mac).
Challenges and Opportunities in the Post-COVID-19 World Text
World Economic Forum , 1st May 2020
Friday Reading Edition 9 (22nd May 2020)
In this collection of essays, the Global Risks Advisory Board of the WEF’s Global Risks Initiative looks beyond the current crisis to the potential challenges and opportunities in the post-COVID-19 world. They are designed to offer new perspectives on the post-pandemic future, in support of efforts to proactively and collectively shape the future we want.
Categories:
Covid-19, Economic Outlook, ESG
Keywords:
Governance, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business Continuity Management
The economic shock and the post-pandemic economy Audio
Airmic, 26th April 2020
Friday Reading Edition 9 (22nd May 2020)
In Episode 5 of Airmic Talks, Richard Cutcher speaks to Kevin Boscher, Chief Investment Officer at Ravenscroft, and John Ludlow, CEO of Airmic, about the shock to the UK and global economy from the pandemic.
Categories:
Covid-19, Economic Outlook
Keywords:
Remote Working, Communications, Digital Transformation, Business Continuity Management, Supply Chain, Governance
The coronavirus effect on global economic sentiment Text
McKinsey & Co
Friday Reading Edition 9 (22nd May 2020)
Results from the latest McKinsey Global Survey on the economy point to an improving outlook – executives are much likelier now than in April or March (2020) to expect improving conditions and increased growth rates in the months ahead.
Categories:
Economic Outlook, Geopolitics
Keywords:
Pandemics, Supply Chain
Planning for uncertainty: Performance management under COVID-19 Text
McKinsey & Co, 11th May 2020
Friday Reading Edition 8 (15th May 2020)
This article calls for companies to find a new approach to financial planning and performance management which informs rapid realignment of plans and actions and ensures organisational resilience.
Categories:
Covid-19, Economic Outlook
Keywords:
Business Continuity Management
COVID-19 and jobs: Monitoring the US impact on people and places Text
McKinsey Global Institute , 29th March 2020
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.
Categories:
Covid-19, People, Economic Outlook
Keywords:
Pandemics, Business Continuity Management, Talent
Covid-19 to send almost all G20 countries into a recession Text
The Economist Intelligence Unit, 22nd May 2020
Friday Reading Edition 4 (17th April 2020)
The EIU’s growth forecasts for all countries across the world, updated on 22 May 20202, paint a bleak picture across the G20, where all but three countries will register a recession this year. Meanwhile, the global economy is projected to contract by 2.5%.
Categories:
Covid-19, Economic Outlook
Keywords:
Government