Working in a conflict zone is often extremely challenging, stretching organizations as they strive to keep their employees safe. This has been observed in Ukraine, as businesses and organizations operating in the region often require specialist assistance to support employees. At the start of the conflict, this often involved helping staff avoid direct military action by traveling to safer neighboring countries such as Poland, Moldova or Romania. Now, as the crisis reaches a more protracted stage, organizations need to be agile and well-informed when it comes to supporting their staff returning to Ukraine as safely as possible.
A number of different industries are currently undertaking this process: agricultural firms, professional services companies, and NGO/media groups, as they look to resume or continue essential operations in Ukraine. Clearly, this is not a simple process, as specialist support is required to navigate all the risks still present in the country. Adaptability is also needed when carrying out this work. Security experts and business leaders must be prepared to act quickly as the volatile situation could rapidly deteriorate.