International SOS to Host Webinar on Duty of Care in Action: Managing the Loss of an Employee Overseas

WHO:

International SOS, the world's leading provider of integrated medical, international healthcare and security assistance services, and Jean Harvey, formerly of PricewaterhouseCoopers and currently a consultant with Blossoms Healthcare LLP.

Keynote Speakers:

• Patrick Deroose

              Group General Manager, Corporate Assistance Division, International SOS

• Jean Harvey

              (Retired) Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers

              Consultant, Blossoms Healthcare LLP

Moderator:

• Erin Giordano

             Marketing Communications Director, International SOS

WHAT:

International SOS will examine the not often discussed but vitally important subject of repatriating mortal remains. The complimentary Webinar will cover common challenges, key considerations and best practices, including working with families and employees during a very difficult time. Additionally, experts will provide answers to the following questions:

• What happens when an employee passes away while working overseas?

• How can having the proper plans in place help you to effectively manage a worst case scenario?

• What bureaucratic and legal obstacles could complicate repatriation?

Following the discussion, webinar attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the keynote speakers listed above.

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

1 to 2 p.m. EDT

HOW:

Follow this link to register and join the webinar. (http://bit.ly/nJpTDe)

If you are unable to attend, use this link to request a recording, to be emailed no later than three business days after the webinar. (http://bit.ly/ok5VfN)

WHO:

Human resources, security, risk and safety, travel, medical, compensation and benefits, and business continuity professionals will benefit from this webinar. Attendees will receive certification through HRCI.  Human resource professionals who attend this webinar will receive 1.00 (Strategic-International) recertification credit hours toward PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® through the HR Certification Institute.