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firms and oil and gas firms for security provision in locations such as Libya, Chad, and Angola. Other corporations, academic institutions, and the media are looking for support to cover travel to increasingly high-risk locations, including Somalia and Pakistan. “We have also recently conducted
evacuations from Iraq, Somalia and South Sudan.”
Managing risk To fulfil their duty of care and increase the chances of a successful assignment, employers must reduce and manage risks to their assignees and themselves. “Risk assessment requires knowledge
of the traveller, their itinerary, their destination, the potential health and security risks, and a documented approach to reducing these as far as possible,” says Randall Gordon-Duff, head of corporate travel at Collinson Group. A thorough understanding of the
employee’s physical and mental health gives the company an understanding of the risks (to the individual and the organisation) of sending that employee overseas, and ensures that the employee is properly supported in the new location and productive in the job from day one. Potential risks to the organisation of not
properly assessing and preparing employees for international travel include unforeseen costs, duty-of-care breaches resulting in damage to the employer brand, and failed assignments. Randall Gordon-Duff points out, “As
international assignments often involve substantial investment from companies, and failed assignments can have financial implications for the bottom line, there is a financial interest for employers to ensure that their employees receive the support they need. “Businesses should ensure that proactive
engagement and effective pre-deployment are at the heart of any international mobility
or HR policy. It is key for HR professionals to understand who has responsibility for managing the complexities of sending staff abroad, as well as to provide pre-deployment support to evaluate an employee’s suitability for the assignment.”
iPMI: adapting to new realities International private medical insurance is an essential building block of employers’ provision for their international assignees, though research from Jelf suggests that some employers still believe that the European Health Insurance Card and/ or travel insurance provide sufficient protection for employees working or travelling overseas. Adam Harding, business development
manager at Jelf says, “The simple message is
that international PMI is a vital
consideration for expats. Travel insurance may also be required by overseas staff, particularly if travelling outside their base location. Policy wording will include clear
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