Protecting Your Employees on International Assignment: A Strategic and Human Challenge
Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is no longer merely a moral responsibility for organizations: it has become a genuine strategic and legal imperative. In both Belgium and Luxembourg, the duty of care requires companies to implement concrete measures to prevent risks, anticipate crisis situations, and safeguard the continuity of their activities. In a world shaped by the internationalisation of assignments, geopolitical instability, health risks, and business travel, neglecting this obligation can lead not only to human consequences but also to legal and reputational repercussions.
This white paper has been designed to help executives, HR, HSE, security managers and team leaders better understand their obligations and adopt best practices tailored to their organization.
Inside the White Paper:
Two forewords:
Marijke Yserbijt, Marketing and Sales Director Belux, International SOS, and Yvan de Mesmaeker, Secretary General, European Corporate Security Association, share their strategic vision: how to transform the duty of care into a competitive advantage through a structured approach combining risk assessment, targeted communication, and effective preventative measures.
Duty of Care in Belgium and Luxembourg:
Understand your obligations in terms of protecting mobile employees. This section details the legal framework applicable in Belgium and Luxembourg, from contractual foundations to concrete requirements regarding employee well-being, wherever your teams may be located.
A benchmark for organisational maturity:
Not all organizations share the same level of preparedness when it comes to the duty of care. Discover the maturity model that enables you to accurately assess your company’s level of readiness. From red to green, identify your position on the continuum and the priority levers for action according to your sector, destinations, and risk culture.
Two testimonials:
Gaëtan Lefèvre, Head of Professional Ethics, Risk Management and Insurance at John Cockerill, and Evelyne Gaillez, Operational Security Manager at Ellia Transmission Belgium, share their practices and insights: tangible testimonials to inspire your own employee protection strategy.