Glossary

Duty of Care

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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