2 Day International Conference on
Duty of care 
Protecting workers & students overseas
17–18 February, 2015, Central London

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The future suggests an increase in corporate & scholastic travel with many organisations venturing to destinations outside of their historic territory. As new but unfamiliar destinations open up, organisations must now evaluate whether their duty of care policies and procedures are still adequate for the regions in which they operate. When employees work across borders, duty of care involves risk management beyond the usual health and safety requirements of a familiar environment. As workforces become more mobile, fulfilling duty of care can seem like a daunting task for employers which is made more challenging by the inconsistent standards across the globe. The balance between having reasonable processes in place to protect staff overseas and conducting business in an efficient and profitable manner can sometimes be difficult.   

Quaynote Communications will be holding their third annual two day conference on Duty of care – protecting workers overseas which will take place on  17th & 18th February 2015 in London . The conference aims to increase awareness among organisations as to their responsibilities towards workers travelling or stationed overseas and how organisations can best protect their employees, business and reputation. Key industry speakers will offer the latest advice on risks posed to workers travelling overseas and will give guidance on assessing whether your own in-house travel and risk procedures are up to date. Delegates will be able to ensure they adequately understand the legal implications and liabilities of managing overseas workers and that they are meeting their Duty of Care requirements. A small selection of topics to be explored include;

  • What challenges arise for the equal opportunity employer and how can deployment be adjusted accordingly?
  • What challenges are facing the educational sector as it strives to meet its duty of care requirements to travelling staff and students?
  • how does an employer or institution meet their duty of care when sending employees or students to areas suffering high levels of air pollution?
  • To what extent do organisations need to prove the employee’s understanding of their policies and procedures before allowing travel?
  • Screening third parties - do you know who you are working with?
  • Avoiding corporate complacency box ticking - what really goes on in practice?
  • Managing the challenges posed by last minute travel
  • Novice versus seasoned business travellers - how should an organisation meet its duty of care for each?
  • Avoiding burn-out - best practice for NGO staff well-being
  • How much responsibility should an individual accept for their own risk and should this differ with age?
  • What are the key differences in the risk environment faced by women?
  • How can multinational organisations overcome the challenges posed by cultural principals and attitudes to women in certain countries?
  • Students, sex and alcohol - the challenges of implementing a restrictive code of conduct
  • Can the duty to risk access overseas workplaces be delegated to a third party?
  • Africa bound travellers - how can organisations effectively inform of the risks and threats without creating paranoia?
  • Freetime during travel status - at what point are you not on duty?
  • Why is cyber-crime such a significant and overlooked risk to the business traveller?
  • Why are road traffic accidents such a significant risk for business travellers and NGO staff?
  • Social media DOs and DON’Ts
  • Hostile surveillance techniques for expats

The 2015 conference will be followed by a one day event on Ensuring the Safety of Lone Workers which will take place at the same venue on 19th February 2015  and is separately bookable or can be booked in conjunction with Duty of care if you wish to attend both events. Bookings can be made on-line by following the link at the top of this email or otherwise download a copy of the programme and booking form for;  

Duty of care - protecting workers & students overseas programme
Ensuring the Safety of Lone Workers Programme

Book before  17th October and receive £50 Amazon voucher + £145 off the standard booking fee.

We hope you can join us in London in February for what promise to be two important and timely events.

With best regards, 

Caroline Fuller 
Quaynote Communications

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