“One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.”

– Arnold H. Glasgow

Knowledge is power. And for the Human Resources professional, knowledge is key to ensuring the functionality, effectiveness, and safety of their employees while on assignment. Whether in Colorado or Colombia, Paris or Peru, Singapore or Switzerland, a common role for HR is to manage the planning and communication with employees who are traveling, short- or long-term assignments.

With the increasing number of illness-related issues around the globe, Primacy has received increased inquiries regarding proactive planning tools which can be shared with organizational leadership and employees on assignment. To help streamline the research for HR professionals, this edition of Prime Times is dedicated to the sharing of tips and tools to aid in the building or refining of contingency plans as they relate to pandemic planning.

Feature Article

HR Best Practices

The Empowered Leader: Defining the Organization's Response Plan

Leaders are called upon to demonstrate composure and flexibility in the handling of crises. This article highlights the importance of a well-defined emergency management plan and offers sound advice for structuring a chain-of-command response process.
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Americas

Crisis Management Planning: A Checklist for Assignees

Creating a formal, transparent emergency plan and arming assignees with knowledge and advice can help maintain safety. Here we reveal reliable tips for the destination location.
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Asia

Establishing Contingency Plans with Local Government

How can corporations prepare for natural disasters? We provide valuable recommendations on constructing a contingency plan and collaborating with local government to establish a clear-cut evacuation strategy.
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EMEA

Mission Possible: Planning and Preparing for a Health Crisis

Could your company recover in the event of a health crisis? This piece includes details on building a solid health contingency policy and outlines 10 central points that should be included in every company’s emergency planning checklist.
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Supplier Perspective

Here They Come to Save the Day: Keeping Household Goods Secure

Learn how local real estate agents and destination service providers can provide invaluable assistance during emergencies. This article also discusses the benefit of adding foreign effects floater insurance to normal insurance coverage.
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Government Perspective

Case Study: The Value of Historical Perspective

A look at how one government agency took action during Hurricane Katrina.
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Primacy News

Primacy Relocation Earns Highest Honor in HRO Today’s Annual Ranking of Top Relocation Providers

Primacy earned the first-place ranking in the annual 2009 Baker’s Dozen report of major relocation service providers, published by HRO Today magazine. Click here to read the press release.

Primacy France Earns Prestigious EuRA Quality Seal

Primacy France received the coveted EuRA Quality Seal, a high-level certification standard. Click here to read more.