Navigating Travel Risk Management for Youth and School Trips: Understanding ISO 31031
ArticleWhether it’s a short local outing or a longer international tour, youth trips expose both students and staff to various challenges. To help schools better manage these risks, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has developed ISO 31031, a new guide specifically focused on managing risks for youth and school trips with practical solutions.
Duty of CareCrisis ManagementTravelSafetyAssistanceExecutive Protection Services: Safeguarding Leadership in an Evolving Risk Environment
ArticleIn today’s complex and interconnected world, executive protection has evolved from a reactive security measure into a sophisticated art that blends strategic foresight with meticulous planning. A well-crafted executive protection programme can significantly impact an organisation’s ability to safeguard its leaders, enable efficiency and maintain operational continuity.
Navigating Climate Resilience: Strategies for a Changing World
ArticleThe first-of-its-kind Health Day and subsequent Climate and Health Declaration at the recent COP28 was a landmark recognition of the interdependence and impact of climate change on human health. The Declaration, so far signed by 147 countries, acknowledges the increased negative health impacts on communities from climate change, the need to work with health ministries to build climate-resilience health systems, and the incorporation of health targets into national climate plans. While only the first step in a critical journey, the Declaration and the accompanying $1bn (USD) in financing announcements from multilateral stakeholders demonstrate the international cooperation and funding required. Importantly, it also ensures that health officials, private sector health providers and other critical public health stakeholders are included in climate discussions that directly impact the infrastructure and delivery of health systems.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Crisis ManagementInfectious DiseasePublic HealthResilienceManaging Mental Health and Chronic Illness in the Workplace
BlogLearn how prioritising mental health and chronic illness in the workplace fosters resilience, creativity, and engagement, leading to thriving teams and sustainable high performance.
HealthMental HealthWhat are the Three Stages of Crisis Management?
ArticleIn today’s unpredictable business environment, effective crisis management is more important than ever. It is crucial for maintaining business continuity and building organisational resilience. This article will guide you through the steps of crisis management, providing you with tactical advice to protect your employees and manage a crisis effectively.
Crisis ManagementBusiness ContinuityDuty of CareWorkforceTrainingThe Three Main Drivers of Workplace Anxiety: Political, Climate and AI
ArticleAs we approach World Mental Health Day on 10 October, it’s essential to reflect on its significance. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, this day aims to raise global awareness about mental health issues and advocate for better mental health services.
ClimateWellbeingHealthPublic HealthBurnout vs Technology: A Dual Role in the Workplace
ArticleBusinesses worldwide are faced with addressing the rising mental health and wellbeing concerns of employees, with the Risk Outlook report for 2024 stating that 80% of organisations say their employees are likely to be impacted by stress and burnout in the next 12 months. In 2023, International SOS delivered hundreds of bespoke mental health and wellbeing projects, programmes and webinars for organisations. Whether or not you’ve noticed a rising demand in your own organisation, the likelihood that mental health and wellbeing issues are impacting your workforce is indisputable.
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Blogs
Travel Risk Management in the Australian Tech Sector: Safeguarding Employees in a Geopolitical Landscape
ArticleAs Australia's $167 billion tech industry continues to grow, so does the need for global mobility. With global risks on the rise, travel risk management must go beyond the basics. Companies need to implement strategies that address not only traditional risks like health and safety but also newer concerns such as workforce resilience and permacrises.
Duty of CareCrisis ManagementTravelSafetyAssistanceWhat is the New ISO 31031 Standard?
ArticleEvery year, millions of young people embark on school trips, yet a significant number of these trips result in injuries or even fatalities due to inadequate risk management. ISO has been working on addressing the education sector's specific risk management needs and challenges and has just published the new ‘ISO 31031 – Managing Travel Risks – Guidance for Organizations’.
Duty of CareCrisis ManagementTravelSafetyAssistanceSupporting Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
BlogSupporting men's mental health at work boosts engagement and productivity and fulfills the Duty of Care. Learn how tailored strategies in male-dominated industries are key to business success.
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Case Studies
Boosting Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
Case StudyLearn how a leading financial institution leveraged employee health, including non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health, to boost productivity, engagement, and profitability. Explore data-driven strategies that delivered substantial returns on investment.
HealthMental HealthManaging Crisis in Chad: Safeguarding Staff and Sustaining Operations
Case StudyFrom February to March 2024, coups and volatile elections in the Maghreb and Sahel caused us to face complex security and health risks. Our priority was to protect the safety of our people and client employees through a robust crisis management response.
Crisis ManagementRecord-Breaking Safety and Cost Savings at a USA Construction Site
Case StudyDiscover how International SOS Onsite Health Clinic (MedSite) at a major construction site in the United States improved safety, reduced costs, and boosted employee morale, achieving a Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) of 0.03 and saving $6 million in OCIP costs.
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Podcasts
Ukraine Conflict: Implications for Europe
PodcastFollowing decisions by the US, UK and France to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russian territory, our security expert has examined what the knock-on effects could be for countries in Europe.
RiskSafetySecurityIntelligenceWorkforceUS Election Briefing: Short-term security implications of Trump victory
PodcastFormer US president Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election. Our security experts explain what Trump’s victory means for the security environment in the US between now and his inauguration in January.
SecurityRiskSafetyIntelligenceUpdating Risk Ratings in South Africa
PodcastInternational SOS has recently changed its Risk Ratings for two municipalities in South Africa, following a recent review of the country's security environment. Our security expert explains how we made our decision following a review of the various threats present in these locations.
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Press Announcements
Risk Outlook 2025: 75% of Organisations See Social Unrest as the Top Risk in a Fragmented World
Press announcementToday, International SOS is releasing its 2025 Risk Outlook report revealing essential insights into the mounting challenges for organisational and workforce resilience, alongside risk predictions for the forthcoming year.
SafetyRiskSecurityWorkforceMental HealthSupporting Your Employees in South Korea
Press announcementInternational SOS is closely monitoring the situation following the South Korean President's declaration of martial law late on 3 December and its lift after a few hours. We are currently supporting impacted clients and advising them to consult our location guides for further information and for our advice for inbound travellers and in-country workforce for countries across the region.
UnrestSecurityRiskSafetyInternational SOS Announces Strategic Alliance with Factal to Amplify Real-Time Threat Monitoring for Organizations Worldwide
Press announcementInternational SOS has announced a strategic alliance and investment with Factal, the leader in verified risk intelligence technology. Under the alliance, cross-product integration will enable organizations to access real-time, geolocated risk alerts and mobile worker location data more effectively than ever.
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