For procurement departments, managing business travel can be a challenge—especially when budgets are tight. It can become even more challenging when the organization's business travel program has no set budget at all, or if travelers themselves don't have a budget.
Nonetheless, there are ways to keep costs down and ensure travelers still get the most out of your travel program. Even if you must manage business travel manually, you don't have to break the bank.
Here's how procurement leaders can empower travelers to make cost-appropriate decisions and use technology to keep costs low.
Businesses have a responsibility to reduce their environmental impact, and that includes reducing emissions from procurement and travel. Many companies are looking for ways to reach a zero-carbon future in these areas, and there are some key technologies and strategies they can use to make this happen.
In this article, we will explore the steps businesses can take to reach a zero-carbon future in their procurement and business travel programs. We will analyze key technologies for achieving this goal and examine what strategies companies can take now to work toward a zero-carbon future.
When operating a contingent staffing program, there are many moving parts to consider. Managers must define the scope of each employees’ role. They must also attract and vet candidates, just as they must track their contingent employees’ progress and performance.
Nonetheless, managers’ responsibilities must also include compliance. The role of contingent workers, freelancers, and contractors has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, and organizations that fail to categorize their employees correctly can be subjected to steep fines and penalties.