Nine Tips for Filling the Gaps in Your Duty of Care

A SAP Concur blog post notes that many organizations understand the need to support and protect business travelers but few realize their duty of care obligations extend to all employees. It cites GBTA-identified traveler risks including standing out, driving in unfamiliar locations, stress and fatigue, language barriers, unfamiliarity with local health risks and medical facilities, and not knowing who to alert in an emergency. Common gaps include failing to inform travelers of risks, not documenting safety advice, focusing security only on high-risk international travel, not including safety in procurement criteria, not regularly testing crisis management plans, and lacking a fully mapped t…