People Management
348 whitepapers and resources
People Management
Safe travels: Don't be a kidnapper's easy target
In a volatile world, high profile, high net-worth individuals and organisations are favourite targets for kidnappers, while other criminals dabble in “express kidnapping”. This article provides some top tips for travellers and highlights the benefits of procuring kidnap, ransom and extortion cover.
Let's Talk: Building up diversity in the construction industry
Out of almost 10 million people working in the U.S. construction industry, only around 900,000 are women. In this article, Rose Hoyle, Construction Risk Engineer at AXA XL looks at what the industry can do to build up diversity and the opportunities available to women.
We need to talk about rehabilitation: Helping employees with mental health conditions
Poor mental health costs employers between £33 billion and £42 billion each year, according to a recent report by Deloitte. This article looks at the toll of poor mental health, actions organisations should be able to achieve, how insurance can help and the next steps for employers.
Attracting the next generation of brokers
Based on input from 250 brokers, Ecclesiastical’s research found that while brokers are keen to hire young talent, most are struggling to recruit those aged 30 and under. This report looks at why young people should enter the market and what can be done to attract the next generation of talent.
Getting smarter in the workplace
Smart building technology is transforming the way businesses operate, with sensors and trackers able to monitor everything from an escape of water to how employees move around the workspace. This article looks at how new innovations are making workplaces safer whilst changing the risk landscape.
Law and disorder: How the legal profession is adapting to the millennial generation
By 2020, millennials will make up more than one-third of the global workforce. This whitepaper sheds light on how law firms can compete for the next generation of talent and how they can attract, motivate and retain this generation of workers.
Culture change: The future of insurance in the digital age
Insurers feel they need to adapt to the digital age but they don’t all agree on how to drive technological change. What culture should they nurture? Post in association with Microsoft invited 14 industry experts to discuss the challenges ahead. Download this article for a summary of the discussion.
People risk in international programs
As companies of all sizes continue to expand, and more employees travel for their jobs, it’s even more important for risk managers to keep a handle on people risks. This article highlights how companies can protect their people using their accident & health international programme structures.
Managing risk and uncertainty in an evolving independent school sector
Independent schools are facing uncertain times driven by external factors and a shift towards diversification. Based on research conducted by Ecclesiastical, this report sheds light on the changing risk landscape for independent schools and how brokers can help clients to mitigate exposures.
Minding your business’s greatest asset: Mental health in the workplace
In the UK, 12.5 million working days were lost due to mental health problems in the twelve months captured by the HSE’s 2016/17 statistics. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2018, we've prepared this feature to help employers understand and manage mental health problems in their workforce.