Remote Teams · 9 min read · Updated 2025
Top Duty-of-Care Platforms for Remote Workers & International Employees
If your team is distributed across countries, duty of care is not optional — you are responsible for the health and safety of people you may never meet in person. The tooling market splits into expensive enterprise assistance, single-purpose mental-health apps, and everything in between.
This guide compares the main options for remote and international employees, with honest notes on what each does and does not cover.
What remote teams actually need
- Coverage that works across borders without per-country contracts
- Privacy your employees trust — minimal data, no forced identity
- Health + mental-health + safety in one place, not three vendors
- Predictable per-seat pricing that scales with headcount
The platform landscape
International SOS
Enterprise travel-risk and medical assistance with large evacuation coverage. Best for big organizations with field/high-risk travel — but account-required, no mental-health tooling, and priced for enterprise, not small teams.
Wysa (for teams)
AI mental-health support with published clinical research, often sold via employers/insurers. Strong emotional support — but no travel-health records and no safety/crisis tooling.
Pocket Anchor for Teams
Combines an encrypted Medical Vault, a live clinic trust map, and silent peer/crisis tools in one privacy-by-design platform. Duty-of-care seats at $5–$8/seat/month make it a fit for remote-first teams that want breadth without enterprise contracts.
At a glance
| Platform | Best for | Mental health | Travel health | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International SOS | Enterprise / high-risk travel | No | Yes (assistance & evac) | Enterprise |
| Wysa for teams | Employee mental health | Yes (AI support) | No | Employer/insurer |
| Pocket Anchor for Teams | Remote-first small–mid teams | Yes (peer check-ins) | Yes (records + clinic map) | $5–$8 / seat / mo |
How to choose
- Large org with field travel: an enterprise assistance/evac membership is likely required.
- Employee wellbeing only: a mental-health app may suffice.
- Remote-first team wanting one privacy-first platform across health, mental health, and safety: an all-in-one duty-of-care seat model fits best.
Frequently asked
What is duty of care for remote employees?
It is an employer’s legal and ethical responsibility to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees — including remote and international staff who work outside a traditional office.
How much does duty-of-care software cost?
Enterprise assistance is typically custom-priced. Pocket Anchor’s duty-of-care seats are $5–$8 per seat per month, which suits remote-first small and mid-size teams.
Does Pocket Anchor include medical evacuation?
No. Medical evacuation coverage is offered by enterprise providers like International SOS. Pocket Anchor’s differentiation is combining encrypted records, a live clinic map, and peer/crisis tools in one privacy-first platform.
Duty of care that respects privacy.
Encrypted records, a clinic trust map, and peer check-ins for your whole team — $5–$8 per seat.
Pocket Anchor is a companion for health and wellbeing, not a crisis-intervention service, therapist, or substitute for professional care. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.