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Airline Precautions to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Vary in Effectiveness

by WorldAware in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Travel. Posted October 6, 2020

Airlines are instituting varying precautions as part of their campaigns to encourage travelers to fly during the pandemic, and to further reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Travelers who understand the effectiveness of each of the precautions are equipped to make informed decisions when assessing the risk of flying. Travelers can also take additional steps ...

Virtual Kidnapping

by WorldAware in Risk Management, Technology. Posted September 3, 2020

Travel data and personal information have become more accessible, making virtual kidnappings increasingly common. Although these threats can be difficult to avoid or detect, a proper risk plan can help prepare for such a situation. What is Virtual Kidnapping In a virtual kidnapping, the most common circumstances are that a demand is made, almost always ...

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

by WorldAware in Coronavirus (COVID-19). Posted April 9, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, it has added to the existing anxieties many of us already have. I want to start by stating that there is, of course, no right or wrong way to feel about the impact of COVID-19. If you have a lower level of concern, you are not underreacting. If you are ...

8 Airport Safety Tips

by WorldAware in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 2, 2019

The easiest time for pickpockets, robbers, or a loss of personal belongings is when you are in motion. On the bookends of your trip, you should be hyper-aware of your surroundings. When you’re moving through the airport, there are all sorts of events: check-in, bag check, security checkpoint, convenience stop, walk to the terminal, and ...

Severe Weather Business Continuity Planning

by WorldAware in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management. Posted June 15, 2019

Severe weather is usually associated with thunderstorms but can refer to any dangerous or destructive weather event. Thunderstorms form due to instability in the atmosphere, and generally require a humid air mass, sufficient daytime heating of the air, interactions between frontal systems, and wind shear (change in wind speed or direction with height). Severe Thunderstorm ...

Tips for Last-Minute Travel

by WorldAware in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted December 6, 2018

Prior to traveling internationally, it is best practice for individuals to visit a travel medicine specialist at least four to six weeks before their departure date to ensure that there is enough time to develop immunity from vaccines and ensure that any medications have enough time to become effective. However, many travelers do not have ...

Disease Threats: How to Secure the Corporate Workplace

by WorldAware in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted July 26, 2018

A proactive approach to local and international disease threats is an essential and often overlooked safeguard to business productivity and duty of care. Human capital is arguably worth more to a business than tangible assets, because it is often the key competitive advantage that distinguishes a business in the marketplace. Infectious diseases are a constant ...

Business Resiliency Checklist

by WorldAware in Risk Management, Travel. Posted September 29, 2014

Business resiliency contemplates all hazards across the extended enterprise, including operations, people, goods and intellectual property. To achieve business resiliency throughout an organization, leaders must have the tools to anticipate and monitor threats, and stand ready to respond to disruptions and opportunities in real time. This Business Resiliency Checklist reflects the Key Process Areas to be defined, monitored ...

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