How to Create Effective Travel Risk Assessments for Work Trips

Via Global Guardian

Every great organization that sends personnel out into the world has an eye on safety and security. If the saying is “An ounce of preparation is worth a pound of cure,” then the real-life approach is to give your people all the information and tools they need — ahead of time — to have a safe trip. One of the best ways to do that is with a travel risk assessment.

How Drinking on Long-Haul Flights Could Threaten Your Heart

Via U.S. News & World Report

Booze could threaten a sleeping air passenger’s heart health, particularly on long-haul flights, a new study warns. Alcohol combined with cabin pressure at cruising altitude lowers the amount of oxygen in the blood and raises the heart rate for a long period, even in the young and healthy, researchers explained.

Phone Security: How to Keep Your Mobile Device and Communications Safe

Via Global Guardian

It's easy to forget that our trusty cell phones and mobile devices are essentially pocket-sized computers. They might feel deeply personal, filled with our photos, messages, and favorite apps, but they are also prime targets for exploitation if you’re not careful. Just like a computer, they need to be protected against evolving cyber threats and scamming methods.

How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees on International Business Trips: 5 Tips for Employers

Via Fisher Phillips

A business trip abroad can be an exciting experience for your employees, but it also requires careful planning to ensure a smooth and safe journey. This is particularly true for your LGBTQ+ employees who may have more obstacles or safety risks during international travel.

Airlines Need to Do More to Make Business Travel Accessible For All

Via Fast Company 

Flying as a disabled person is an experience that challenges my patience, resilience, and determination in ways that most people can scarcely imagine.