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 149 (14th April 2023)
The NHS is experiencing one of the most disruptive strikes yet – Sky News looks at why it could be so bad, how NHS care could be affected and the reasons for junior doctors taking industrial action.
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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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Friday Reading Edition 137 (20th January 2023)
Recently released – The world faces a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar. The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. As we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.
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Friday Reading Edition 117 (5th August 2022)
Ukrainians are likely to face persistent and intensifying public health challenges as a direct result of the conflict, compounding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The security and safety of healthcare facilities, workers, and supply lines remain paramount concerns. Disruptions to surveillance and treatment programs risk an eruption of infectious disease outbreaks.
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Friday Reading Edition 115 (22nd July 2022)
Organisations are struggling to keep pace and will need to implement a variety of strategies to ensure they can successfully attract and retain the right people. The challenge facing employers is not to radically redesign workflows or business processes; rather, it’s to get back to the basics of the employee experience and adopt a people-first mentality.
Friday Reading Edition 112 (1st July 2022)
A series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey finds Gen Zers reporting the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations.
Friday Reading Edition 112 (1st July 2022)
[Purchase required] Contrary to what many people think, virtual health care, also known as telemedicine or telehealth, is much more than a cheap digital knockoff of in-person care. When used appropriately, it improves patient health, reduces costs, and makes care more equitable and accessible to anyone with a smartphone.
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Friday Reading Edition 112 (1st July 2022)
Survey report on the estimated medical trend rates for 2022 Risk factors that are driving medical cost inflation Principal cost elements in medical claims.
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Friday Reading Edition 112 (1st July 2022)
[Free to read upon sharing contact details] Whether on or offshore, the work and lifestyle of a remote rotational worker is unique. While lucrative for some, it has long been associated with a high impact on mental health and wellbeing. To reveal the true extent of this, the International SOS Foundation commissioned a ground-breaking global study into the psychological impacts of remote rotational work.
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Friday Reading Edition 112 (1st July 2022)
[Free to read upon sharing contact details] The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as “a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”. This will impact on your business at some point and you need to be prepared for what you will do to reduce that impact to your people and to your business’ bottom line.
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