Sentences with phrase «social risks of»

Yet the history of major new scientific research programs (such as genetic modification of organisms, nanotechnology and stem cell research) tells us that the political and social risks of new technological paradigms are often more important than any potential physical harms (13).

Environmental advocates and Clinton have criticized his stance for underplaying the economic and social risks of climate change.

The coal financing deal also goes against the Equator Principles, a framework for banks to assess the environmental and social risk of the infrastructure projects they finance, that StanChart signed in 2003.

Not exact matches

«With people of various income levels increasingly divided by geography, income inequality can worsen and the risk of social polarization — and even serious conflict — can grow,» Shiller said recently in an op - ed for Project Syndicate.

At a rare press conference following Bo Xilai's dismissal, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao warned that without further reform China risked plunging into another «tragedy» like the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, when an aged Chairman Mao Zedong rallied peasants, workers and students to upend the social order as a way to vanquish his opponents.

Pinker warns that, social isolation is «the public health risk of our time.»

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So many professionals are scared of the risk and time commitment that comes with a social media strategy, but Twitter can pay off in big ways if you use it correctly.

Putting your brand into the hands of a social media influencer can be a high - risk, high - reward proposition.

Some publishers have seen traffic from Facebook plummet by 40 %, which reinforces the risks of handing control over your audience to the social network.

Lenders may accept an unusual level of risk because of the social good resulting from the use of the loan.

Not capitalizing on the power of social media poses its own risks to growing your company.

Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and / or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.

The first analysis looked at 148 studies involving more than 300,000 people and found that people with social connections had a 50 % lower risk of dying early compared to people who did not have strong social circles.

«There is robust evidence that social isolation and loneliness significantly increase risk for premature mortality, and the magnitude of the risk exceeds that of many leading health indicators,» Holt - Lunstad said in a statement about the research.

Not only that, but because all news looks fundamentally the same on Facebook, media organizations that post a lot of their content to the social network risk losing their identity.

But such a service could also present the risk of publishers becoming even more dependent on social networking platforms like Facebook for readers and revenue, thus giving the tech giants an uncomfortable amount of control over the news industry's fate.

If you go to an Ivy League school, «there are prestigious companies that will take a chance on you even if you majored in classics or medieval history,» he writes, but «the problem is that while we need lots and lots of people with humanities and social science backgrounds, in today's increasingly anti-intellectual climate, majoring in philosophy is becoming a risk that fewer and fewer people can afford to take.»

Leaving aside the fact that venting does not reduce your anger, the act of venting via email or social media also comes with risks.

His firm specializes in advising businesses on privacy risks, and he says the same rules apply to businesses big and small — and in fact, the results of social media outbreaks can be even more dire on the small side.

«Although it has acted swiftly on the latest UN sanctions, China is unlikely to go so far as to fully implement new sanctions that, in its judgment, would risk substantially undermining the economic well - being or social stability not just of North Korea, but also of the Chinese population near the North Korean border, which relies heavily on such trade,» she said.

As CNBC looks at the risks and opportunities facing the media industry in the Arab World, Princess Rym Ali of Jordan, founder of the Jordan Media Institute (JMI), shares her views on the rise of social media.

Starting a social business presents its own set of challenges, but couple that with the security risks, poor infrastructure and lack of resources found in a disaster area and you have the perfect recipe for failure.

With legal B corporation status, companies are allowed to favour social impact over profit without the risk of being sued by shareholders.

Confident, articulate and extremely well - connected, Kennedy - Glans has experience in industry (she was Nexen Inc.'s first female executive vice-president), philanthropy (she founded Bridges Social Development), and corporate social responsibility (she's advised global energy operators on the non-technical risks of their projSocial Development), and corporate social responsibility (she's advised global energy operators on the non-technical risks of their projsocial responsibility (she's advised global energy operators on the non-technical risks of their projects).

Social networks and the chattering media provide a constant background hum of possible risks, opportunities, competitors, and irrelevancies.

In caving quickly to the backlash, General Mills ignored the larger question facing them and every other CPG company: is the company's revenue - generation from traditional coupons worth the costs they bring to your organization in terms of social media, public relations and risk management?

Instead, people who fall into this category place less value on personal relationships, and are more likely to advance their own interests (read: pay and promotion) even at the risk of upsetting social harmony.

David Reyes is founder of Reyes Financial Architecture of La Jolla, Calif., a Registered Investment Advisory firm that acts as a fiduciary and specializes in portfolio risk management strategies, retirement income distribution and Social Security planning.

Social Crowdhacking If you tend to put your faith in the wisdom of crowds, you risk being deceived.

«Within the context of risks caused by the incidents and of social tension, our citizens who live in the U.S., or who are considering travelling there, should be cautious,» the ministry said in a statement.

Has the regime for financial reporting and assurance been adopted for the most important non-financial reporting risks of the organization (e.g. operations, compliance, environmental, social, reputation)?

Fundraising through social media is an emerging terrorist financing risk, but traditional methods like bank transfers, remittances and cash remain key avenues of funding, according to a report by intergovernmental organization the Financial Action Task Force.

Many insurers today offer protection against a host of business risks - be it law suits, cyber-attacks, theft or social media mishaps

Of course, strong leadership also often goes hand in hand with bold ambition: Polman took a big risk by declaring his — to double the company's size even while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its positive social impact.

It's amazing to me that there's such an outcry about ad - supported services and the inherent risks of letting a social network store and profit from our user data.

IT governance: Is IT risk and opportunity management adequately overseen by the board (or a committee), including over IT investment, cloud computing, social media, security of information, privacy, business interruption and crisis planning?

«Social media may be a huge opportunity for your employees to help build your company's brand, but let's not forget that there also exists a tremendous risk for individual employees to inadvertently damage the company's brand and by defining a set of guidelines you help mitigate that risk.»

A social media policy can be a company's first line of defense to mitigate risk for both employer and employee.

One of the risks involved is that a company's leadership can end up getting overly focused on the social side of philanthropy and subsequently lose track of the business platform.

Dig Deeper: How to Use Social Media as a Recruiting Tool How to Attract Talent to Your Start - up: What to Look For «There are certain kinds of people who thrive in an environment with the risk profile and anarchy of a start - up,» says Sloan.

The new software targets data - intensive applications requiring high - speed access to massive volumes of information generated by countless devices, sensors, business processes, and social networks; examples include seismic data processing, risk management and financial analysis, weather modeling, and scientific research.

Make certain that whomever you are considering shares the same vision for the company (how large, how much risk, future plans, etc.) and the same personal measure of success (wealthy, social impact, freedom, etc.).

For users that don't want to risk leaving a trail for fear of creating an online legacy, or allowing strangers into their personal information, anonymous social networks are the ultimate social media solution.

Given the risk of compromise, don't send sensitive data such as bank account details or your Social Security number over email, Edgerton said.

«If Mr. Trump is unable to reverse the trend towards increasing social polarization, U.S. democracy will be at greater risk of further deterioration,» the EIU said in its report, referring to the extreme divides between Republicans and Democrats on issues such as immigration and environmental regulation.

The incident, coming shortly after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister Randi, a Silicon Valley executive, said via social media that she had been a victim of sexual harassment on an Alaska Airlines flight, highlights a risk to airlines: they need to do more than just respond once an incident goes public and their brand comes under fire.

Along the lines of social engagement, staying stimulated intellectually has also been associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's.

Something Ventured, a new documentary film directed by husband - and - wife team Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, explores the lives of the men who, in the early 1960s when the venture capital industry was just beginning to take shape, risked social status (and their money) to back the companies they truly believed in.

They'll even be able to find the best fitting company for a client to invest in according to their analysis of the client's social media posts, emails, and risk tolerance.