Whether it’s theft, terrorism, disease, or even weather – global risks have many institutions wondering how to implement or adapt a formal traveler protection strategy. However, when students are spread across the globe, maintaining a level of proactive and continuous oversight can be challenging without the right tools and technology in place. In this blog,…
September 5, 2018
How to Align Technology and Risk Management to Optimize Study Abroad Safety and Duty of Care
August 8, 2018
Behind the Scenes: How a Medical Evacuation Works
Have you ever wondered how a medical evacuation works? You can never predict when, where, or even if one of your travelers will get sick or injured overseas—however, in the unfortunate event it happens, knowing how to effectively react is more than half the battle…and we can help! Our medical evacuation guide for organizations will…
July 26, 2018
Trends in Global Risk: Q2-2018
Want to enhance your understanding of stories you see on the news and apply them to your organization’s travel risk management strategies? We can help! On Call’s Global Risk Update is just what you need for garnering insights that can help your organization meet its duty of care and better protect your traveling population. In…
July 11, 2018
Protests and Demonstrations: Traveler Safety and Preparation Advice [INFOGRAPHIC]
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In certain areas of the world, protests and demonstrations are quite common—and while they can be influential and exciting, they can also lead to chaos, violence, and can compromise one’s safety. Whether initiated by activists, unions, police, hate groups, or others, it’s important for your travelers to know what they should do if they find…
June 29, 2018
Get Ahead of the Storm: Hurricane Preparedness & Response Playbook
After last year’s devastating hurricane season, many organizations and their travelers learned it’s not enough to focus solely on how to ride out a major storm—it’s critical to also consider proactive measures that can build a resilient plan even before a storm occurs. As the peak of 2018’s hurricane season approaches, we want to help…
June 20, 2018
When Terror Strikes: What Travelers Should Do During an Attack Abroad
While the chances of encountering a terrorist attack abroad are low, there’s still no doubt the world is an unpredictable place. Add to that the heightened threat of terrorism targeting Western interests globally, and it’s important for anyone traveling abroad to be prepared for the worst case scenario. With that in mind, we spoke to…
May 2, 2018
Trends & Developments in Global Risk [Free Q1-2018 Report]
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Staying informed of trends and developments in global risk means doing more than just flipping through news articles on your smartphone or reading a daily news digest email in the morning. At its heart, risk management is a learning process. The basic measurement of risk is likelihood and impact, and managing risk means effectively comprehending…
April 4, 2018
Air Pollution & Travel: 4 Effective Strategies for a Healthier Trip
Outdoor pollution is a public health concern around the globe. Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) further illustrates how our health is compromised when exposed to air pollution that has accumulated in high-enough concentrations: Outdoor air pollution has grown 8% globally in the past five years, with billions of people around the world…
February 28, 2018
Contemporary Female Travel: Issues and Risk Strategies
Now, more than ever, organizations are challenged to effectively balance risk management while empowering female travelers to embrace the opportunities this world has to offer. Recognizing this complex challenge, On Call recently teamed up with a diverse panel of experts to present a webinar on female traveler safety in context of modern issues, recent events,…
February 21, 2018
Growing Opportunities, Growing Risks: On Call’s 2017-2018 Global Risks Review
We know it can be a struggle to do the research needed to truly understand the risk environment and where your organization has exposure—and we can help! Our new Global Risks Review not only focuses on big picture issues such as natural disasters and this year’s many important elections, but also discusses specific topics such…
