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Submissions Open for Duty of Care Awards

February 22, 2018

Submissions for the Duty of Care Awards for the global workforce close in two weeks, on March 11, 2018.

Chubb and International SOS Whitepaper Addresses Mental Health Issues Facing Students Studying Abroad

February 20, 2018

According to a new Chubb Accident & Health and International SOS whitepaper, "Student Travel and Study Abroad: Mental Health Issues and Awareness," research indicates there is a rising tide in mental health issues for students and such symptoms and conditions may worsen when studying abroad.

The Difference Between Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management

Danny Kaine

November 14, 2017

With approximately 40 percent of air travel being for business purposes, companies have hundreds of thousands of employees travelling to thousands of cities around the world on a daily basis. Keeping them safe is of utmost importance, and having a reliable travel risk management program and duty of care policy in place is essential for any business.

Many Travel Managers Unsure How Long It Would Take to Locate Employees in Crisis Situations

July 17, 2017

Three in ten (29 percent) travel managers report they do not know how long it would take to locate affected employees in a crisis, according to a study by the GBTA Foundation.

Business Travel Continues to Grow in China

October 25, 2016

Average growth for travel and expense (T&E) budgets in China in 2016 was 4.86%, consistent with 4.8% growth in 2015, and also with the 4.42% that had been anticipated in a 2015 survey.

One Third of Women Suffer Sexual Harassment During Business Travel

August 18, 2016

Businesses are being reminded of their duty of care obligations to female staff after research found almost a third (31.4%) have encountered sexual harassment while traveling on business.

Report Finds Federal Employees See Gaps in Travel Safety Protocols

November 7, 2015

A new survey by Government Business Council (GBC) and Concur finds that federal employees consider many of these existing processes to be disconnected and inconsistent.

Security Concerns Discourage Business Travelers from Ride-Sharing

September 1, 2015

The most important factors business travelers and travel buyers consider when choosing ground transportation is traveler and vehicle safety, followed by availability for a timely pick-up and convenience of payment methods, according to The2015 Ground Transportation Study, sponsored by Dav El/Boston Coach Chauffeured Transportation Network and Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services.

Judges Reaffirm: Shooting Victims Can Sue School District

May 22, 2014

Chance Jackson and Brandon Kent, two victims of a school shooting in Martinsville, Indiana, can sue the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville for not doing enough to prevent the March 25, 2011, shooting.

Who, What, When, Where: How to Keep Travelers Safe

As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.

Timothy Daniel

June 1, 2013

As a security manager, you have a challenge to manage risks your travelers and expatriates face when they head to that overseas conference, meeting or assignment.