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relatively low risks to travelers. The twin disasters of the tsunami and the explosions at the nuclear reactors have been devastating. We remember the early days of the crisis, and the challenges for organizations with employees or students in the country.


For any global organization, looking after the wellbeing of employees across regions requires a strategic approach to occupational health. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group devised an innovative project, tackling variations in legal requirements in different countries. And engineering company CH2M HILL has developed an award-winning health assessment program to manage the health of their globally mobile employees.


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port has always played an important role in bringing people together and celebrating achievement. Today’s major sporting events attract millions of spectators worldwide. Exhaustive preparation is imperative to ensure everything goes smoothly – not least for organizations with guests and employees to look after. We look at the risks that these organizations need to anticipate, even in relatively low-risk locations. Before March, most agreed that Japan presented


In Iraq, the departure of the military has opened another chapter in the history of the country. This creates new questions for companies who need to protect their employees in such a changing landscape. We look at how Iraq’s healthcare infrastructure is evolving, given the recent influx of international investment, as well as the ongoing areas for opportunity. We hope you find these articles of interest and, as always, look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.


Dr Pascal Rey-Herme, Group Medical Director


Arnaud Vaissié, Chairman & CEO

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