Academy Workshop: Duty of Care - Safeguarding Your International Workforce

Organisations must legally take reasonable steps to mitigate the risks employees face, whether in the workplace or abroad. These risks, influenced by extreme weather, security incidents, supply chain vulnerabilities, and conflicts, necessitate effective management strategies in an ever-evolving environment.

We invite you to join our comprehensive academic session where we will delve into the critical aspects of the Duty of Care on British organisations.

The session will cover:

• the latest trends in workplace health and safety, and learn comprehensive guidelines for managing travel risks
• practical best practices to protect your workforce, ensuring you are equipped with actionable strategies to handle various challenges
• a dedicated legal segment led by Herbert Smith Freehills, offering expert insights into the legislative landscape of Duty of Care
• an overview of ISO 31030 guidance, helping you align your policies with international standards.

By attending this session, you will take away practical insights into managing your Duty of Care and have a brief understanding of the legislative environment in the UK.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Obtain insights into the latest trends in workplace health and safety
• Evaluate the comprehensive guidelines for managing travel risks
• Analyse the practical best practices to protect your workforce
• Describe the ISO 31030 guidance 
• Explain the legislative landscape of Duty of Care

Speakers:

James Wood, Regional Security Manager, International SOS
Kimberly Garretty, Deputy General Counsel, International SOS
David Bennett, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills