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driving climate anxiety amongst a growing number of employees. Extreme

               heat in Europe, for example, could become a regular occurrence with
               potentially more named heatwaves, following the first – Cerberus – this year.



               “With rising temperatures comes the increased possibility of disease spread,
               as the conditions are opportune for mosquito-borne diseases. We have

               already seen this in some regions, with the appearance of locally transmitted
               malaria in several US states after two decades. The changing transmission
               pattern of malaria in the African highlands and the trends in vector-borne
               diseases in Europe pose some significant new challenges for public health
               officials. Therefore, it is crucial for organisations to have plans in place to

               address the potential rise in novel medical risks.”



               Global instability deepens: The second-highest security concern identified
               by respondents in this year’s survey revolves around geopolitical tensions.
               Three out of four respondents expressed the belief that their organisations
               will face significant impacts in the coming year. Notably, the ongoing crisis in

               Israel and Gaza, as well as the persistent conflict in Ukraine, contribute to this
               unstable global environment. Civil and social unrest, coupled with political
               instability, rank as the next largest worries for organisations. The

               unpredictable nature of these events highlights the need for businesses to
               adopt robust security measures, proactively navigating the challenges arising
               from the dynamic global geopolitical landscape.



               AI – risks and opportunities: AI has inspiring potential to create a new
               industrial revolution. However, for now, it further complicates the vital task of

               sorting reliable information from misinformation and deliberate
               disinformation for businesses. More than two out of five respondents of the
               Risk Outlook research said they were worried about the effect of medical
               misinformation and disinformation on their workforces. This rises to three in

               five when asked about inaccurate political information – a potentially difficult
               situation as the United States heads into a highly consequential election year.



               The new employment contract: Three-quarters of surveyed organisations
               report increased employee expectations for Duty of Care. A similar number


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