Beating the paper chase remains an elusive goal, but one that is devoutly pursued by firms of all sizes – especially when it comes to travel and expense management. Reliance on paper receipts, hauled in from airlines and meals and taxis, tracked in spreadsheets, and...
When natural and man-made disasters strike, local residents need fast, easy access to medical supplies. However, ensuring that funds are spent appropriately at the disaster site can be complicated, says Kate Dischino, VP of emergency programs for Americares. In the new Workforce Spend Management Tracker,...
Field-based spending requires keeping careful tabs on how the money is spent to assure that all transactions are appropriate and compliant with a company’s policy. Too often, however, the reconciliation becomes an afterthought in the spend management process, and can be even more difficult for...
Pulling together business trips can be a complicated effort. These excursions involve not only extensive coordination, but require travelers to manage payments for everything from flights and hotels to daily meals. How employers manage their workers’ travel spending can color their relationships, too. Smooth, convenient...
February 25, 2019
Though they may have fewer resources than large firms, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and self-employed freelancers are not exempt from business travel. SMBs may need to fly to events and exhibits to draw attention to their solutions, while freelancers may need to travel to visit clients and worksites. However, they rarely command the same level […]
December 17, 2018
While some workers are stuck behind a desk or tucked away in a cubicle, others have to do their jobs from the field. However, when trips of field-based workers wrap...
October 15, 2018
Whether making travel purchases, buying specialized equipment or even just picking up muffins for the morning meeting, employees often have problems getting out-of-pocket purchases cleared. The back-and-forth reimbursement process that...
August 20, 2018
It’s an inconvenience many field-based employees face: being forced to dip into their own personal accounts to make company purchases for work-related projects, then enduring the hassle of filing and...
