International SOS, the leading global medical and security services company, today announces the results of its Asia based benchmarking study into the level of care organisations provide employees, and the level of awareness and moral obligation of the Duty of Care concept amongst employers.
An employer’s ‘Duty of Care’ refers to the obligation of an organisation to assume responsibility for protecting its employees from risks and threats when working around the world. More than 600 global companies, 15 per cent of which are headquartered in Asian countries, were included in the research . The survey found Asia ranks behind all other regions in most Duty of Care benchmarking scores, excluding the Middle East and North Africa region.
Overall, Asia achieved 60 percent in the Duty of Care risk management model, compared with the worldwide average of 63 percent. India, China and Indonesia were ranked the top three high risk countries. Pandemics and flooding were perceived as higher risks compared to illness or political unrest. Asia respondents perceive Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka among the top 20 high risk countries, yet these countries do not make the worldwide list.
International SOS has partnered with Chinese government agencies since 2006. By appointing International SOS as their partner, they have recognized that significant risks exist for their global workforces when they work and live abroad. Over the years, International SOS has assisted Chinese government agencies with their employees’ medical challenges, and facilitated treatment and evacuations from countries such as Ghana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Brunei.
John Williams, Managing Director at International SOS China explains “Organisations are increasingly expanding operations and staff numbers in Asia and companies can no longer afford to run the moral and financial risks of neglecting Duty of Care obligations. Establishing a strong Duty of Care program is not just ‘the right thing to do,’ health and wellness programs in the workplace increase a firm’s ability to attract and retain employees, resulting in lower headcount turnover and improved productivity, all of which add to healthier business performance.”
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International SOS, the leading global medical and security services company, today announces the results of its Asia based benchmarking study into the level of care organisations provide employees, and the level of awareness and moral obligation of the Duty of Care concept amongst employers.
