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WORKERS ON THE MOVE: MANAGING NEW RISKS 2017
FOREWORDS
foreword by Jo Willaert, FERMA
Business travel remains important to the operation and growth of many companies, from the CEO who ies to a business centre to negotiate a new contract to the engineer with a box of sophisticated tools repairs specialist equipment. Managing the risks that could damage the success of their travels is part of enterprise risk management and an important element of fulfilling the company’s responsibility for the welfare of its employees, its duty of care.
Multinational businesses are well aware of the evolving patterns of risk for their workers on the move, especially in the context of the volatile geopolitical situation. Terrorist incidents in major European cities have shown how risk pro les can change sharply, and as we have seen in 2017, natural catastrophes do hit important business centres.
Companies believe it is essential for their travellers know how to prepare for their trips and have easy access to health, safety and security support at all times. Technology is providing a widening variety of solutions for risk management and the individual.
This report makes clear the importance of communication in the management of travel risks. It allows the risk manager to exercise leadership by showing how good travel risk management and innovative solutions can help the company take advantage of international opportunities.
Jo Willaert – FERMA
President