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ERM Travel in the Time of COVID-19: A Note of Thanks
Blog posts • May 01, 2020 11:16 GMT
For most companies, domestic and international business travel has come to a standstill amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with virtual meetings filling the void.
Invisible Health: 3 ways to prioritize the well-being of your traveling employees
Blog posts • Jan 16, 2020 16:50 GMT
Traditionally, January is the month of wellness. With New Year resolutions at the forefront of people's minds, companies are also considering the health and productivity of their employees.
Gift of Time: What the holidays can teach us about well-being
Blog posts • Dec 19, 2019 14:53 GMT
With the holiday season on the horizon, even the most ardent workaholics will be forced to slow down for a day or two. And that’s not a bad thing.
Unclear and Present Danger: How organizations are responding to safety needs of women and specific employee populations
Blog posts • Dec 05, 2019 14:19 GMT
It was nearly 15 years ago, and Anne Bridgman was about to embark on her first solo trip to the West African country of Angola as a young executive for a major oil and gas company. Angola had just announced national elections in late 2006, after 27 years of civil war.
Energy Source: How to prioritize well-being in some of the most challenging work environments
Blog posts • Nov 29, 2019 14:26 GMT
A report by CWT Energy, Resources and Marine (ERM) reveals that 52% of C-suite and senior executives say their organizations have traveler health and safety programs in place. While only 32% say their organizations measure and report on the impact of traveler well-being. It's clear there's progress to be made.
Ninja Traveler – 10 tips so the unexpected doesn’t catch you by surprise
Blog posts • Jun 06, 2019 06:59 GMT
Fortunately, most trips run smoothly and travelers are able to conduct business and enjoy their stay without any drama. However, if you have been traveling for a while – especially to remote destinations – you will know that the unexpected can be waiting for you at every corner.
The Green Tide – Working towards a more sustainable maritime transport system
Blog posts • May 07, 2019 09:17 GMT
Over 90% of global trade is carried by ships. Our way of life and access to products and services would be forever changed without shipping, intercontinental trade, the transport of raw materials, and the import/export of affordable food and manufactured goods.
Keep It Simple – The case for streamlining
Blog posts • Apr 11, 2019 07:37 GMT
When we think of business trips, what usually springs to mind is a domestic or international flight between two capitals, a few nights in a hotel, and a couple of taxi rides. But this one-traveler approach is alien for travel managers and arrangers in the Energy, Resources, and Marine industries.
Spotlight on the ‘Stans
Blog posts • Apr 05, 2019 12:32 GMT
“Azerbaijan: The land of fire.” It’s an evocative tagline for a country. But unless you have visited or you’re a supporter of the Atlético de Madrid football club, their sponsored team, you may not know much about the country or its neighbors Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Stressed? Why you should purge your mind and do nothing
Blog posts • Mar 21, 2019 09:30 GMT
Raphael Pasdeloup, Global Head of CWT Energy, Resources and Marine speaks with the president of Houston-based Cohegic, a management consulting, executive and sales coaching firm, Ravi Kathuria. Ravi is also president of the Houston Strategy Forum, a who’s who of Houston CEOs. The interview is the first in a series Raphael is hosting with business leaders in Houston and in the ERM space.
Salmon run: How salmon gets from the wild to your plate
Blog posts • Feb 15, 2019 10:34 GMT
Every salmon season, after spending years in the North Pacific, salmon make a long and arduous journey back to Alaska’s pristine Bristol Bay—renowned as a mecca for salmon—to spawn. In parallel, there’s another journey that runs from Eastern Europe to Bristol Bay, Alaska; this time carrying the workers who’ll be fishing and preparing the coveted fish for their final destination around the world.
Hints to Lady Travelers – From the Victorian era to the 21st century
Blog posts • Jan 22, 2019 08:32 GMT
Mad about cycling and born in Brooklyn in 1853 writer Lillias Campbell Davidson may have been the first hipster in history. Jokes aside, she was a pioneer in addressing a perennial concern for women over the years. She was the first author to write a travel guide for women. ‘Hints to Lady Travellers: At Home and Abroad’ a book of tips to make the journeys of Victorian women safer.
The Rise Of Ancillary Revenue – Is the lowest available fare always the best option?
Blog posts • Nov 21, 2018 08:07 GMT
Ancillary revenue in the airline industry – generated by activities and services that yield revenue for airlines beyond the simple transportation of passengers from A to B – has increased dramatically over the years.
Into the Deep: My day as a copper miner
Blog posts • Nov 05, 2018 11:39 GMT
Simon Goldie is a global program director in the Energy, Resources and Marine sector at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT). Experiencing life as a miner has always been one of his goals. When the opportunity came to explore a copper mine in the Australian Outback, Simon was more than ready to go. Below is his first-hand account.
The Journey of a Diamond - From mine to mine
Blog posts • Nov 01, 2018 09:49 GMT
When one thinks of diamonds, one imagines brilliant stones cut and polished to perfection, emitting cool points of light against the warmth of bare skin. They evoke romance and love, commitment and happiness.
Rising Power – Women in the energy, resources and marine sectors
Blog posts • Oct 24, 2018 07:09 GMT
According to the World Economic Forum, the participation of women in the oil and gas industry remains below 20% and between 10% and 15% at senior level. To celebrate National Business Women’s Week® we had a chat with some of the top executives at CWT Energy, Resources & Marine to gather their views on this particular universe still very much dominated by men.
Energy, Resources and Marine Travel – Here’s how to manage it effectively in 2019
Blog posts • Oct 10, 2018 08:42 GMT
Managing a travel program can be complex even when the requirements are quite straightforward, so imagine what it’s like for travel managers in the energy, resources, and marine (ERM) sectors. Getting people to remote and often dangerous places like the world’s deserts, Alaska and the open ocean is no mean feat.
Know the Drill: The future of energy, resources and marine (ERM)
Blog posts • Sep 12, 2018 10:28 GMT
When a Hurricane Hits - From disaster mode to caring mode
Blog posts • Jul 05, 2018 07:06 GMT
Carol “Korky” Gartside was waist-deep in water, frantically looking for a high and secure place to store her laptop. The driving rain, gusty winds and flooded streets wrought by Hurricane Harvey last August, did not make it safe to bring anything but the clothes on her back, a converted garbage bag as raincoat, and overnight clothes. She settled on a high shelf and quickly evacuated her home.
How a chef can cost a million dollars
Blog posts • Jul 03, 2018 07:12 GMT
Gordon Ramsey may be one of the world’s richest chefs, making well over a hundred million dollars, but even a non-celebrity chef with no Michelin Stars can be worth as much. How? As with most things, it’s location, location, location. The chef needs to be working on an offshore oil rig, typically situated far into the ocean.