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7/9/24, 4:09 PM Data highlights rising geopolitical risks in 2024 and the need for proactive strategies to address the permacrisis

The relentless cycle of crises creates not only operational disruptions but also a mental health risk for employees. Image Courtesy:
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Data highlights rising geopolitical risks in 2024 and

the need for proactive strategies to address the

permacrisis

74% of surveyed risk management experts believe geopolitical tensions will significantly
impact their organisations in 2024

Press Release

July 8, 2024

47% of global alerts shared by International SOS with clients throughout 2023 were connected to
political violence and unrest.

38% of experts believe their organisations are not equipped to respond to or mitigate the effects of
social or civil unrest.

Dubai, UAE: In the face of an increasingly volatile global landscape, International SOS, the world's
leading health and security services company, emphasises the need for organisations to address the
dual challenges of rising geopolitical risks and the ensuing impact on employees’ mental health and

wellbeing. Insights from the International SOS Risk Outlook 2024 report reveal this pressing concern;
the permacrisis environment is taking a significant toll on both organisations and individual wellbeing,

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