The builders of dictionaries have to maintain a zero-tolerance standard for mis-spellings, for obvious reasons. But proof-reading is cognitively difficult, as one tends to “see” what is expected, not what is actually in front of one’s eyes. The gold standard for proofing applied to the Oxford English Dictionary had readers looking at each individual word […]
Archives for February 2016
Medical Emergency Abroad is Best Handled by Having a Dedicated Response Plan in Place
The world over a traveler in acute medical distress is certain to get immediate help from bystanders. The suffering person is not asked their nationality or political affiliation. It is an impulse deeply rooted in human nature. Think back to the prototypical example: the “Good Samaritan,” who stopped to assist someone who was clearly not […]
Executive Travel Risk Assessment is a Vital Input in the Decision Matrix Regarding the Value of a Foreign Trip
Corporate mobility is critical to conducting business in the modern world, so responsible travel management requires companies to perform a comprehensive executive and employee travel risk assessment. The overall question is what kinds of risk does a corporation expose itself to when sending an employee or senior executive abroad? An exact answer would of course depend […]
‘Think Piece’ Post on International Medical Emergency Consulting Issues Announced by IMG GlobalSecur
New York, NY – January 30, 2016. IMG GlobalSecur, a leading international security consulting firm, is proud to announce an informative ‘think piece’ post has been placed on its blog discussing the advantages of having outside consultants to assist in creating plans for overseas employee medical emergencies. Many human resources managers and senior executives are […]
Zika Virus Travel Advisory on Affected Countries for Overseas Employee Security Announced by IMG GlobalSecur
New York, NY – February 3, 2016. IMG GlobalSecur, a top firm in the employee and executive international security consulting space, has issued a travel advisory bulletin on the Zika virus and overseas employee security. The company views international employee and executive security through a broad lense, and advises clients not only on issues such as […]