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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…
February 7, 2018
Less Stress, Healthier Travel: Tips and Strategies for Organizations
Business travel can be frantic – riddled with early mornings, late nights and non-stop meetings, all without the normal comforts and routines experienced at home. In fact, according to our national survey, over a third of business travelers (36%) believe that work-related travel makes them more stressed than normal. And it’s easy to see why….
January 17, 2018
Business Etiquette Around the World [Round-up]
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Perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of interacting with clients or colleagues in different countries is the exposure to different cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. However, navigating these cultural nuances can be a challenge for frequent and newbie travelers alike. To help employees prepare, we’ve compiled a list of our etiquette guides for some…
January 4, 2018
7 Travel Risk Management Trends & Predictions for 2018
High-profile events such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and medical crises continued to dominate headlines last year, making travel risk management planning and strategy an even greater priority for organizations in 2018. But amid all the chatter, how can risk professionals hone in on the themes that really matter to their travelers and their organizations?…
