Skip to content When sending employees abroad, companies should look beyond immigration, tax and social security requirements. A complete mobility process should also assess health, security, weather, geopolitical, terrorism and local customs risks.
This is especially important for destinations such as India, Venezuela/Argentina, the UAE, Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Palestine, where changing conditions may directly affect employee safety, business continuity and the employer’s duty of care.
1. India: weather and local customs
India is an important business destination, but assignments should be assessed carefully.
In May 2026, several regions experienced severe heatwaves, with temperatures reaching around 44–47°C in parts of northern and central India. This can create risks of heat stress, dehydration, transport disruption and reduced productivity, especially for workers carrying out site visits or outdoor activities.
2. Venezuela and Argentina: political and health risks
For Venezuela and Argentina, employers should assess political conditions, security risks and health alerts.
In May 2026, international health authorities reported a multi-country Andes hantavirus cluster linked to Argentina and Venezuela, with severe respiratory cases and deaths. This highlights the need to monitor health risks before sending workers to Latin America, especially where assignments involve rural areas, limited healthcare access or possible exposure to rodents.
Venezuela also requires particular caution due to political instability, security risks and possible difficulties with emergency departure planning.
3. United Arab Emirates: regional tensions,weatherand local rules
The UAE is a frequent business destination, but it should not be considered risk-free.
In May 2026, official advisories highlighted regional military activity and possible travel disruption.
Weather is also relevant, with high temperatures, humidity and winds affecting outdoor work, construction sites, transport and employee wellbeing.
4. Russia and Ukraine: conflict-related risks
Russia and Ukraine require enhanced assessment due to the ongoing war, possible escalation, infrastructure disruption, airspace limitations, sanctions exposure and evacuation challenges.
Even short-term travel should be reviewed carefully. Employers should check whether the employee can safely reach and leave the destination, whether local emergency support is available and whether insurance remains valid.
5. Israel and Palestine: security and terrorism risks
Israel and Palestine require specific assessment due to the security environment, terrorism risks, military activity and possible movement restrictions.
Drones, missiles or other projectiles may affect the area, and the situation can deteriorate quickly. Employers should monitor developments in real time, maintain clear communication with the employee and prepare emergency and evacuation procedures.
Why this matters for employers
A travel risk assessment helps companies move from simple travel approval to a documented duty-of-care process.
Before posting a worker to these destinations, employers should assess:
- the exact city or worksite;
- official travel advisories;
- weather and climate exposure;
- health risks and vaccination recommendations;
- terrorism, conflict and civil unrest risks;
- local laws, customs and conduct rules;
- transport, accommodation, medical access and evacuation options;
- insurance coverage and emergency contacts.
The goal is not only to decide whether the trip can go ahead, but also to define the preventive measures needed to protect the employee.
A&P Support
To support companies, A&P provides Atlasposting, a platform dedicated to international assignments and travel risk management.
This service is based on legally recognized travel standards of the World Health Organisation, the ISO Guidelines 31030 on Travel Risk Management for Companies, EU laws on Health and Safety at Work, and Legislative Decree No. 81/2008.
Atlasposting gives companies access to:
- up-to-date country reports;
- risk maps;
- real-time alerts on destination risk levels.
The platform helps HR teams manage international assignments more effectively, strengthen risk assessment, protect employees abroad and comply with regulatory obligations.
Our professionals continuously monitor international regulatory and operational developments that may affect cross-border business activities and workforce mobility.
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