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Madeline Sharpe

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Writer covering duty of care, travel risk management, and ISO 31030 compliance at HAAVYN.

35 articles

Soft-Target Terror Warnings and Employer Duty of Care Abroad
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Soft-Target Terror Warnings and Employer Duty of Care Abroad

Fresh terror advisories flag soft-target risks at hotels and transit hubs globally. What employers must do when warnings hit and staff are already abroad.

Anak Krakatau Erupts: Jakarta Airport Duty of Care Playbook
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Anak Krakatau Erupts: Jakarta Airport Duty of Care Playbook

Anak Krakatau erupted on 5 September 2026, closing 8 Indonesian airports and stranding 270,000 passengers. Here is your duty of care action plan.

"Consider Departing": US Embassy Alerts and Your Duty of Care
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"Consider Departing": US Embassy Alerts and Your Duty of Care

On August 1, US embassies across 10 Middle East countries urged Americans to consider departing. What duty of care teams must do before this week is out.

Nepal Flood Disaster: Duty of Care for Remote Site Workers
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Nepal Flood Disaster: Duty of Care for Remote Site Workers

A glacial collapse in Nepal left 933 hydropower workers missing. Here is what risk managers must do when their workforce is caught in a natural disaster.

Duty of Care for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
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Duty of Care for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

Remote worker duty of care applies even when employees work from Bali or Barcelona. Understand your legal obligations across UK, EU, US, and Canada.

Strait of Hormuz Risk: Gulf Duty of Care Briefing August 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Risk: Gulf Duty of Care Briefing August 2026

The Iran ceasefire is two months old but Hormuz attacks continue. Here is what duty of care teams need to know before sending staff back to the Gulf.

Latin America Travel Risk 2026: A Corporate Briefing
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Latin America Travel Risk 2026: A Corporate Briefing

Operation Southern Spear and Venezuela's Level 4 status are reshaping Latin America travel risk. What corporate duty of care teams must do now.

How to Choose a Travel Risk Management Platform: 10 Questions Every Security Manager Should Ask
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How to Choose a Travel Risk Management Platform: 10 Questions Every Security Manager Should Ask

Practical buyer's guide: 10 questions every security manager should ask when evaluating travel risk management software. From alerting to data privacy.

US Level 2 Advisories in Europe: What Duty of Care Teams Must Do
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US Level 2 Advisories in Europe: What Duty of Care Teams Must Do

The US reconfirmed Level 2 travel advisories for Germany, France, Italy, and Sweden citing persistent terror risk. What duty of care teams should do now.

Hawaii Tropical Storm: Employer Duty of Care Playbook
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Hawaii Tropical Storm: Employer Duty of Care Playbook

A tropical storm is forecast to hit Hawaii this weekend. Here is how employers with travelers in the islands should respond under ISO 31030.

How to Write a Corporate Travel Policy: 2026 Guide
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How to Write a Corporate Travel Policy: 2026 Guide

A practical 2026 guide to writing a corporate travel policy that covers duty of care, expense rules, emergency procedures, and a template to adapt.

Travel Advisory Changes: A 24-Hour Duty of Care Playbook
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Travel Advisory Changes: A 24-Hour Duty of Care Playbook

A practical 24-hour playbook for employers when travel advisories change, with ISO 31030-aligned steps to protect travelers and keep operations moving.

What Is Employer Duty of Care for Business Travel?
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What Is Employer Duty of Care for Business Travel?

What does employer duty of care for business travel actually mean? Plain-English guide covering law, risk assessment, emergency support, and consequences.

Bleisure Travel Duty of Care: What Your Policy Must Cover in 2026
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Bleisure Travel Duty of Care: What Your Policy Must Cover in 2026

Bleisure travel is now mainstream but most corporate policies haven't caught up. Here's where duty of care starts, ends, and gets legally messy.

Gulf Airspace Crisis: What Employers Owe Stranded Staff Now
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Gulf Airspace Crisis: What Employers Owe Stranded Staff Now

Gulf airspace closures have grounded thousands of flights. Here is your duty of care checklist for employees stranded or traveling in the region.

Duty of Care When the US Issues 'Do Not Travel' for 23 Nations
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Duty of Care When the US Issues 'Do Not Travel' for 23 Nations

The US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel list now covers 23 countries. Here is what it means for employers with people on the ground.

EASA's Middle East Airspace Reset: July 2026 Duty of Care Brief
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EASA's Middle East Airspace Reset: July 2026 Duty of Care Brief

EASA's July 8 Middle East airspace ban covers Tehran, Baghdad, and Beirut FIRs until August 2026. What corporate travel duty of care teams must do now.

War Risk Insurance: What Corporate Travel Policies Miss in 2026
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War Risk Insurance: What Corporate Travel Policies Miss in 2026

War has overtaken civil unrest as top corporate political violence risk. Most travel policies won't pay out in a conflict zone. Here's the gap to close.

Iran Ceasefire 2026: Duty of Care Before Resuming Gulf Travel
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Iran Ceasefire 2026: Duty of Care Before Resuming Gulf Travel

The Iran peace deal was signed 19 June, but Middle East travel risk is not over. Here is what risk managers must do before resuming Gulf operations.

Aviation Crew Layover Risk: A Duty of Care Playbook
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Aviation Crew Layover Risk: A Duty of Care Playbook

Learn how airlines can reduce aviation crew layover risk with ISO 31030-aligned duty of care practices, incident lessons, and practical controls.

Ebola Screening and Duty of Care Travel Disruption Brief
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Ebola Screening and Duty of Care Travel Disruption Brief

A practical duty of care briefing on new Ebola-related U.S. airport screening and what corporate travel risk teams should do this week.

Contractor Duty of Care in High-Risk Countries Guide
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Contractor Duty of Care in High-Risk Countries Guide

Learn how to manage contractor duty of care in high-risk countries with ISO 31030 aligned controls, legal safeguards, and practical response planning.

Travel Risk Communication Plan for Duty of Care Teams
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Travel Risk Communication Plan for Duty of Care Teams

Build a travel risk communication plan that helps duty of care teams notify travelers fast, coordinate responses, and document ISO 31030-aligned actions.

Kidnap for Ransom Risk: Employer Duty of Care Playbook
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Kidnap for Ransom Risk: Employer Duty of Care Playbook

A practical 2026 employer playbook for kidnap for ransom risk, covering legal duty of care, prevention controls, crisis response, and insurance decisions.

NGO Duty of Care in High-Risk Countries: 2026 Field Guide
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NGO Duty of Care in High-Risk Countries: 2026 Field Guide

A practical NGO duty of care guide for high-risk countries, with ISO 31030-aligned steps for travel risk, incident response, and field team protection.

Q2 2026 Travel Risk Briefing: Global Flashpoints
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Q2 2026 Travel Risk Briefing: Global Flashpoints

A practical Q2 2026 travel risk briefing for duty of care teams, covering conflict spillover, airspace disruption, civil unrest, and immediate actions.

ISO 31030 Travel Risk Assessment: A Practical Playbook
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ISO 31030 Travel Risk Assessment: A Practical Playbook

Build an ISO 31030-aligned travel risk assessment process with practical steps, real incident lessons, and clear actions for security and HR leaders.

Business Travel Road Risk: A Duty of Care Playbook
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Business Travel Road Risk: A Duty of Care Playbook

Road crashes are still the biggest preventable threat to traveling staff. Build a practical duty of care program that cuts exposure before trips start.

Middle East Travel Risk Briefing for Employers, March 2026
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Middle East Travel Risk Briefing for Employers, March 2026

A practical duty of care briefing on March 2026 Middle East travel advisory shifts, with actions for risk managers, HR, and security teams.

Breaking Down the Components of ISO 31030: A Practical Guide
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Breaking Down the Components of ISO 31030: A Practical Guide

Breaking Down the Components of ISO 31030: A Practical Guide

How ISO 31030 Helps You Meet Your Duty of Care
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How ISO 31030 Helps You Meet Your Duty of Care

How ISO 31030 Helps You Meet Your Duty of Care

ISO 31030 vs ISO 31000: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
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ISO 31030 vs ISO 31000: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

ISO 31030 vs ISO 31000: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

ISO 31030 vs ISO 27001: Security and Risk in Context
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ISO 31030 vs ISO 27001: Security and Risk in Context

ISO 31030 vs ISO 27001: Security and Risk in Context

Is ISO 31030 Mandatory? Understanding Compliance, Legal Risk & Duty of Care
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Is ISO 31030 Mandatory? Understanding Compliance, Legal Risk & Duty of Care

Is ISO 31030 Mandatory? Understanding Compliance, Legal Risk & Duty of Care

ISO 31030: The Essential Guide to Travel Risk Management
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ISO 31030: The Essential Guide to Travel Risk Management

ISO 31030: The Essential Guide to Travel Risk Management