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 108 (27th May 2022)
Final report by Sue Grey, the Cabinet Office Second Permanent Secretary, on investigations into alleged gatherings during Covid restrictions.
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Friday Reading Edition 114 (15th July 2022)
The invasion of Ukraine will, at least initially, complicate the transition path to a net-zero economy, but this tragic development could still prove to be a turning point in accelerating progress in the medium run.
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Forward Thinking on the growing role of business in the net-zero transition with Claire O’Neill Audio
Friday Reading Edition 105 (6th May 2022)
The former British politician who led the United Kingdom’s winning bid to host COP26 is now focused on coordinating an effective business contribution to the net-zero transition. She sees momentum building. “CEOs left COP saying, ‘We get it. Net zero is the thing we have to do.’”
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Friday Reading Edition 102 (14th April 2022)
With the outlook of the war in Ukraine uncertain, multinational companies with continued exposure to Russia could be wondering what comes next. A longer view on US policymaking sees recent actions as an omen, predicting future weaponizing of regulations, as well as trade realignment and geopolitical division.
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Friday Reading Edition 106 (13th May 2022)
Cyber security – even in a time of global unrest – remains a balance of different risks. Ian Levy, the NCSC's Technical Director, explains why.
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Friday Reading Edition 96 (4th March 2022)
The NCSC has urged organisations to follow its guidance on steps to take when the cyber threat is heightened – this guidance encourages organisations to follow actionable steps that reduce the risk of falling victim to an attack.
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Friday Reading Edition 98 (18th March 2022)
Updated 17 March 2022: The UK and EU keep up the pace of sanctions against Russia amid sustained Ukraine conflict.
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Friday Reading Edition 110 (17th June 2022)
Developments in the European Union – under the EU Whistleblowing Directive, both private and public organisations must provide safe channels for whistleblowers to make reports, following which those individuals will be protected against any retaliation.
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Friday Reading Edition 99 (25th March 2022)
On February 7, 2022, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a groundbreaking bill that opens up new directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance options for companies. Senate Bill 203, which passed the legislature unanimously on January 27, 2022, clarifies how companies can use captives for Side A D&O coverage.
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Friday Reading Edition 97 (11th March 2022)
Edelman’s 22nd annual trust and credibility survey. This year, we see an even greater expectation of business to lead as trust in government continues to spiral. But this is not a job business can do on its own. Business must work with all institutions to foster innovation and drive impact.
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