Duty of care is a moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety or well-being of others. In business travel, this refers to a company’s responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of their staff when they travel on business.
The company’s responsibilities include,
- Conducting risk assessments.
- Providing employee training for travel-related risks.
- Establishing clear communication protocols and emergency responses.
- Offering real-time travel alerts.
- Providing 24/7 emergency assistance.
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