Hong Kong, once known as one of the safest cities in the world, was embroiled in protests at the latter part of last year, when a now withdrawn extradition bill allowing for the extradition of fugitives in Hong Kong to mainland China was proposed. Since the introduction of this bill, protests morphed into a broader… Read more »
Are you curious about what the #COVID-19 pandemic means for travel? Don’t miss this infographic that pools together the latest information from our in-house travel medical and security experts, including what’s happening now, what’s on the horizon, and how On Call can help: On Call’s in-house medical and security experts continue to closely monitor COVID-19… Read more »
We know that COVID-19 is top of mind for everyone right now and there are significant disruptions to travel across the globe. However, here at On Call, we want to ensure we are not becoming complacent on other risks for organizations that have essential operations ongoing amidst this crisis. As such, we hope you will… Read more »
Whether at home or abroad, everyday women face the risk of experiencing various forms of sexual harassment and violence. Although in certain societies and countries the risk is amplified, the threat remains pervasive regardless of geographical location. Incidents of sexual harassment and violence can occur everywhere, even in widely public environments, such as streets and… Read more »
On Call International’s Monthly Risk Spotlight highlights events of heightened importance in assessing risk to travel and operations abroad. AMERICAS The Mexican Government Takes Steps towards Reforms in the Criminal Justice System In mid-January, Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s legal advisor, and the country’s attorney general’s office presented lawmakers with a draft proposal to… Read more »
In the first segment of our two-part Travel Risk Management (TRM) training series, we discussed techniques for organizations looking to establish a training program for their individual travelers, and why it’s so important. Similarly, those overseeing travel risk management and duty of care initiatives for their organizations also have a responsibility to participate in training… Read more »
It’s officially that time of year. For many of us, the air is much colder, and it’s hard to go anywhere in public without hearing someone cough or sneeze. It’s safe to say that anyone who doesn’t want the flu should be doing some type of due diligence to avoid germs—and according to On Call’s Chief… Read more »
An effective strategy for maximizing the effectiveness of an organization’s Travel Risk Management (TRM) program is by incorporating a quality training regimen for the individual traveler. Training the traveler tends to be overlooked; however, it’s the individual traveler that can have the largest impact on mitigating the impact of incidents when they occur, or even… Read more »
On Call International’s Monthly Risk Spotlight highlights events of heightened importance in assessing risk to travel and operations abroad. AMERICAS Deadly Incidents Demonstrate Lack of Rule in Mexico A fierce gun battle in Culiacán in October and a deadly massacre in rural Sonora in early November laid bare the lack of rule of law in… Read more »
While our society has seen a lot of progress in terms of more open attitudes regarding the LGBTQ+ community, this is not true for all parts of the world. LGBTQ+ travelers may face unique challenges while traveling abroad, and it’s your duty of care to ensure they are prepared for anything they may face. Watch… Read more »