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Looking after employees, including lone workers, in this era of flexible working

Gone are the days when senior executives were the ones most likely to work flexibly. The work and duty of care landscape has changed beyond recognition, with the result that new approaches to, and tools to optimise, duty of care, are coming under the spotlight.

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Vismo and ISO 31030 – Travel risk management guidance for organisations

With expanding duty of care responsibilities and risks to business travellers on the rise, companies must find new ways to alleviate the anxieties of business travel, while keeping travelling employees safe. Vismo does this through our world-leading GPS tracking Locate & Protect App.

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Satellite devices available at Vismo

As a result of military escalations in Ukraine and organisations sending their workers to remote corners of the globe, where mobile coverage is either patchy or non-existent, there is now a worldwide shortage of satellite phones and tracking devices. The demand is so high that Vismo strongly advises all our current and potential customers to contact us now if they need devices for current critical or urgent deployment.

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Vismo smartphone apps play a vital role in preparing employers for any eventuality

Critical risks that impact global travelling employees can sometimes happen very quickly, for example a terrorist attack or a sudden weather warning, but sometimes critical risks can show signs of building over time, even falling in risk before suddenly reappearing.

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Vismo announces partnership with Riskline

Vismo and Riskline announced a key partnership together, providing clients with accurate location services tallied with high quality risk related intelligence.

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Vismo to use what3words location technology to help organisations protect their employees

Vismo has announced the rollout of what3words location technology into the Vismo Secure Portal, to help organizations respond to incidents more effectively and keep their employees as safe as possible.

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Vismo Tracks North Sea-Atlantic Ocean Paddle Board Expedition

Colin Dale, Vismo Director of Global Sales, began a self-supported expedition across Scotland, paddle boarding the Caledonian Canal. The expedition began in the North Sea in Inverness, where Colin travelled by paddle board around 18 miles per day.

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Top 5 Measures to Protect Lone Workers

All employees have potential risks within the workplace. Those individuals who work alone have increased risks as there are usually no other workers around to help or support them. Or, the location they are operating from may have an inherent risk. Measures should be implemented to manage and reduce such risks. Lone Workers can include those who are based at home, visiting different sites, work alone at a permanent location and those working outside normal hours.

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What an employer needs to know about protecting employees

Employers have a legal obligation to consider employee health and safety risks. The risks workers face need to be understood and a plan needs to be executed to manage and reduce these risks. Employers should ensure adequate safety measures are implemented to protect workers. In 1974, the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force, ensuring employers have processes and measures in place to protect their employees. Employee safety should always be at the forefront of planning, to make sure the correct procedures are in place to manage and reduce employee risks.

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The nights are getting darker, have you implemented measures to protect your Lone Workers?

As the nights get darker, risks to Lone Workers increase. Do you have extra measures in place to protect your Lone Workers? Implementing a monitored solution can help you better manage the increased risk workers face when out in the community or working alone in general.

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Overcoming Lone Worker Privacy Concerns

Privacy and Data Protection is an ever-increasing concern for both individuals and organisations. Most recently, these concerns have been highlighted with the roll-out of various government-led COVID-19 tracking applications. Whilst some people are amenable to being tracked, others find it an infringement of their privacy and even as far as a breach of human rights. Vismo takes the privacy of its customers seriously; maintaining your trust is paramount to us. This article explains how Vismo has overcome Lone Worker privacy concerns without compromising the security of personal data.

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Introducing Mass Notification and Incident Management Capabilities into Vismo

Multi-award-winning global tracking company Vismo has launched Mass Notification and Incident Management Capabilities into the new and improved Mobile Tracking Apps and Secure Portal. Utilising state-of-the-art tracking technology and the latest messaging capabilities, Vismo enables organisations to efficiently communicate critical information to a diverse audience from the Vismo Secure Portal. The additional functionality further demonstrates the commitment the company has to deploy the latest technology to enhance its solutions and better serve its global client base.

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