International SOS

The True Cost of a Failed International Assignment: USD1.25 million – Highlighted in International SOS’ New Report

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
Technology, Other Travel, Health, Legal, Human Resources, Travel, Finance, Other Transport, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Transport, Other Technology, General Health, Education, International, KPMG, Safety, Policy, HR, Ipsos, Research, Risk management, Injury, Tax, International SOS, Pharmaceutical industry

Supported by a Return on Investment report led by Ipsos and developed with KPMG, the figures show that the cost of a failed international assignment can reach up to USD 1.25 million.

Key Points: 
  • Supported by a Return on Investment report led by Ipsos and developed with KPMG, the figures show that the cost of a failed international assignment can reach up to USD 1.25 million.
  • Deficiencies in health, safety, security, and wellbeing prevention of an organisation’s mobile workforce can be reasons for failed assignments.
  • The Return on Investment report highlights the importance of this work, especially in light of KPMG’s estimate of the cost of a failed assignment.
  • Using this data, KPMG calculated an average yearly cost for these respective categories and extrapolated these figures over the average length of a long-term assignment.

Rising Malaria Threat: International SOS Shares Advice on How to Keep Your Workforce Healthy

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Travel, Health, Human Resources, Travel, Other Transport, Other Health, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Transport, Other Technology, Data Management, Education, Climate change, RTS, International, WHO, Diagnosis, World Health Organization, Risk, Insecticide, Parasitism, Death, Entomology, Life, Occupational medicine, NGO, Global Health, International SOS, Data management, Workforce, Non-governmental organization, Private sector, Mining, Fever, Infection, Vaccine

International SOS global assistance data reports a 15% increase in malaria-related assistance requests in 2023 compared to 2022.

Key Points: 
  • International SOS global assistance data reports a 15% increase in malaria-related assistance requests in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • It is predicted with climate change that this risk could grow, and malaria transmission could spread into countries previously free of malaria.
  • International SOS also provides consulting services for every part of a company’s malaria risk mitigation programme.
  • Join International SOS webinar ‘Climate Change and Malaria: Navigating the Global Health Landscape’ on 7 May, where our experts will discuss the relationship between climate change and malaria.

Combatting Tuberculosis in the Workplace: International SOS Shares Key Actions for Businesses

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024
Other Health, Human Resources, Consulting, Small Business, Other Travel, Practice Management, Education, Training, Managed Care, Professional Services, Travel, Other Transport, Hospitals, Transport, Health, Diagnosis, International SOS, Disease, Risk, International, Internal, Risk assessment, World Health Organization, Safety, WHO, TB

In the lead-up to World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March, International SOS , the world's leading health and security risk services company, highlights the importance of safeguarding employees from TB.

Key Points: 
  • In the lead-up to World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March, International SOS , the world's leading health and security risk services company, highlights the importance of safeguarding employees from TB.
  • While TB occurs worldwide, South-East Asia experiences the highest burden.2 International SOS data further highlights this, reporting a consistent trend over the past four years of TB-related cases in Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Vietnam.
  • International SOS offers the following key actions organisations can take to help end the TB epidemic:
    Awareness campaign: Raise awareness and educate employees about TB symptoms, transmission and prevention measures.
  • Risk assessment: Organisations should perform a risk assessment for employees working with individuals at an increased risk of TB infection.

Cure51 raises a €15 million seed round to harness the natural power of cancer survivors and contribute to cure this life threatening disease

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
International SOS, Disease, Partnership, International, Patient, Hospitality, Cancer, Vall, Medicine, Statistics, CLB, Survivor, Glioblastoma, Pancreatic cancer, IGR, Sofinnova, Pharmaceutical industry

Other investors included: Hitachi Ventures GmbH, Life Extension Ventures, Xavier Niel, and Olivier Pomel, CEO, and co-founder of Datadog.

Key Points: 
  • Other investors included: Hitachi Ventures GmbH, Life Extension Ventures, Xavier Niel, and Olivier Pomel, CEO, and co-founder of Datadog.
  • Key to this endeavor are the new analytical techniques and the strong partnership the company has forged with leading oncology centers worldwide.
  • The aim is to pioneer the creation of the world's first global clinical and molecular database of cancer survivors, by rewriting the narrative of cancer.
  • Rather than focusing on the disease mechanisms, Cure51 studies outliers – those individuals who defy statistics and miraculously survive the most aggressive forms of cancer, including metastatic stage pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma.

Cure51 raises a €15 million seed round to harness the natural power of cancer survivors and contribute to cure this life threatening disease

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
International SOS, Disease, Partnership, International, Patient, Hospitality, Cancer, Vall, Medicine, Statistics, CLB, Survivor, Glioblastoma, Pancreatic cancer, IGR, Sofinnova, Pharmaceutical industry

Other investors included: Hitachi Ventures GmbH, Life Extension Ventures, Xavier Niel, and Olivier Pomel, CEO, and co-founder of Datadog.

Key Points: 
  • Other investors included: Hitachi Ventures GmbH, Life Extension Ventures, Xavier Niel, and Olivier Pomel, CEO, and co-founder of Datadog.
  • Key to this endeavor are the new analytical techniques and the strong partnership the company has forged with leading oncology centers worldwide.
  • The aim is to pioneer the creation of the world's first global clinical and molecular database of cancer survivors, by rewriting the narrative of cancer.
  • Rather than focusing on the disease mechanisms, Cure51 studies outliers – those individuals who defy statistics and miraculously survive the most aggressive forms of cancer, including metastatic stage pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma.

Essential Health and Security Tips for Chinese New Year 2024

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024
Professional Services, Health Insurance, Vacation, Cruise, Public Transport, Other Travel, Transportation, Tourist Attractions, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, LGBTQ+, Rail, Maritime, University, Air, Transport, Education, Infectious Diseases, Training, Women, Fitness & Nutrition, Seniors, Men, Family, Health, Insurance, Consumer, Human Resources, Anxiety, Dengue fever, International, Fraud, Walking, Climate change, Safety, Ministry, Tourism, Theft, Ice, Accident, The Spring Festival, Weather, Mental health, Communication, Chinese New Year, Risk, Spring Festival, Infection, International SOS, Common, Malaria, Airport

With the 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year drawing near, a peak in international travel, as well as domestic travel across China is expected.

Key Points: 
  • With the 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year drawing near, a peak in international travel, as well as domestic travel across China is expected.
  • International SOS , the world's leading health and security risk services company, has issued travel safety tips for the New Year period.
  • Security threats such as fraud and petty theft tend to be more pronounced while travelling and in crowded locations.
  • Enhance Mental Health Resilience: During the holiday and upon returning to work, employees might experience travel-related stress, anxiety or post-holiday blues.

Workplace Strategies to Promote Early Cancer Detection and Prevention

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星期三, 一月 31, 2024
Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Health, General Health, Other Professional Services, Oncology, Policy, EAPS, Human, Carcinogen, International, Obesity, Genetics, Exercise, Smoking, Absenteeism, Diet, Host, Mental health, Tobacco, Risk, Workplace, World Cancer Day, International SOS, Cancer, Workforce

As World Cancer Day is fast approaching, International SOS , the world's leading health and security risk services company, emphasises the growing importance of early detection and prevention of cancer in corporate health strategies.

Key Points: 
  • As World Cancer Day is fast approaching, International SOS , the world's leading health and security risk services company, emphasises the growing importance of early detection and prevention of cancer in corporate health strategies.
  • Workplace habits can also contribute to physical inactivity and unhealthy eating patterns3, both known risk factors for cancer.
  • International SOS outlines some strategies to mitigate cancer risk for employees and how organisations can strengthen their workplace support:
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  • Conduct a workplace assessment: Analyse potential workplace hazards that might increase cancer risk, such as exposure to carcinogens.

BSI names Harold Pradal as head of global Assurance business

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024
Multimedia, BSI, Organization, International SOS, International, Assurance services, GE HealthCare, Management

LONDON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BSI has appointed a new President of its Assurance Services division.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BSI has appointed a new President of its Assurance Services division.
  • The business improvement and standards company, which partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries, has appointed Harold Pradal to head its global Assurance Services Division.
  • Additionally, Pradal has been appointed as a Board member of the Independent International Organisation for Assurance (IIOA) to represent BSI.
  • Pradal stated, "I look forward to partnering with the team and other organizations at IIOA, to increase the positive impact on society through assurance."

Safeguarding Learning in Turbulent Times: International SOS Underscores the Importance of Resilience Following a Rise in Security Requests and Evacuations

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024
Training, Other Travel, Mental Health, Transportation, Preschool, Continuing, Travel, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Transport, Health, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Region, Student, International SOS, UNESCO, ISO, Emergency, Accident, School, International, Security, Language, Communication, Risk, Infection, Risk management, Safety, Biting, Institute of International Education

As students participate in educational excursions and exchange programmes, their exposure to diverse environments also brings potential risks.

Key Points: 
  • As students participate in educational excursions and exchange programmes, their exposure to diverse environments also brings potential risks.
  • From unexpected illnesses and accidents to security threats and cultural challenges, institutions must be prepared to mitigate these risks and ensure students' wellbeing throughout their journeys.
  • A heightened need for resilience is also reflected in International SOS' data, which saw a 20.2% increase in security advice and assistance requests and a 29% increase in evacuations and repatriations from scholastic clients.
  • While the resumption of international mobility within the education sector offers exciting opportunities, this pursuit must be coupled with risk management strategies.

Beyond Blue Monday: International SOS Shares Advice on Addressing Burnout and Crisis Fatigue in The Workplace

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星期一, 一月 15, 2024
Other Consumer, Technology, Mental Health, Human Resources, Other Technology, Professional Services, Health, Consumer, Other Professional Services, International SOS, World Health Organization, Mindfulness, International, Mental, Fatigue, Mental health, Workplace, EAPS, Season, Anxiety, SAD, Blue Monday, Burnout, Seasonal affective disorder, Depression, Interface (computing), Nursing

Concerns regarding crisis fatigue and burnout among the global workforce are also prompting organisations to re-evaluate their mental health support strategies and to prioritise proactive mental health support for employees.

Key Points: 
  • Concerns regarding crisis fatigue and burnout among the global workforce are also prompting organisations to re-evaluate their mental health support strategies and to prioritise proactive mental health support for employees.
  • The International SOS Risk Outlook 2024 data identifies burnout, the cost-of-living crisis and mental health concerns as the top risks to organisational wellbeing this year.
  • Mental health emerges as a critical concern, as the pressures of burnout and financial difficulty can manifest in emotional and psychological distress.
  • This pre-existing trend has now acquired greater urgency amidst employee experiences of burnout and crisis fatigue.