When operating in high-risk environments, organizations must consider an array of variables that may not pose an appreciable threat in other lower-risk locations. In this two-part blog post, Global Security Specialists Nicholas D’Intino and Raynold Lyngdoh share common issues that can help facilitate discussions within organizations such as corporations, academic institutions, nonprofits and NGOs conducting
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Considerations for Organizations Operating in High-Risk Environments: Part 1
While there are basic safety precautions that should be considered and exercised no matter where a traveler is headed, destinations designated as ‘high-risk environments’ require even more research and planning before an organization commits to sending its travelers to these locations. Acquiring and utilizing such information appropriately allows an organization to meet one component of
Read MoreYour Organization’s Guide to Implementing a Proactive Online Risk Management Strategy
In today’s complex global landscape, having the ability to identify, locate and communicate with your travelers during a crisis is critical to not only keeping them safe—but also meeting your organization’s duty of care. But when your travelers and expats are spread all around the world, this level of proactive and continuous oversight can be
Read MoreOn Call in Action: Mental Health Concerns in South Korea
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: Robin* was
Read MoreTravel Assistance 101: Why Medical Paperwork Matters
If you or one of your travelers ever need emergency medical transportation from On Call International – whether it’s a commercial evacuation with one of our Rescue Nurses or privately via air ambulance – a set of medical documents will be required to ensure your safe transport. These documents (in On Call’s lingo, ‘initial letters,’)
Read MorePost Trip Debrief: Travel Security Consultation in Haiti
As part of our consulting services, On Call can provide in-country site security assessments. In this post, I’ll be having a discussion with On Call Global Security Specialist Ben Longworth, who recently completed one of these site assessments in Haiti. Ben will discuss his experiences in Haiti and share best practices for organizations operating in
Read MoreThe Best Cities for Business Travel [Infographic]
Which U.S. cities are best equipped for hosting productive, seamless business travel experiences for your mobile workforce? It’s certainly a question worth asking in today’s “always-on” work environment. Clients and other key stakeholders may not always be sympathetic when it comes to missed meetings or late deliverables—this makes staying connected while avoiding major obstacles like
Read MoreOn Call in Action: Family Emergency During Spring Break
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: Nathan* and
Read MoreTop Trends in Study Abroad (And What They Could Mean for Your Institution)
If you’re responsible for international risk management at your college or university, you’re probably familiar with the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s 2016 Open Doors Report. An informational reference published annually in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the report covers an abundance of trends and developments in
Read MoreYellow Fever and Travel: FAQs and Preventative Advice
Yellow fever, a virus endemic to numerous tropical regions in Africa and South America, has been a topic of discussion in the travel sphere since the CDC issued an Alert – Level 2. According to our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Siegart, “Since the Brazilian Ministry of Health reported an outbreak of yellow fever beginning
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