Are Your Employees Ready to Get Back On the Road? Are You Ready to Ask Them?

A SAP Concur blog post cites Wakefield Research whitepaper data to explore employee attitudes toward returning to business travel. 37% of travelers expect to limit their use of public transportation, with 26% saying they'll use their personal vehicle. 31% of business travelers are excited to get back out there, while 36% are worried. 51% anticipate fewer contracts or deals requiring in-person meetings, and 43% expect declines in new business due to lack of in-person meetings. 28% plan to prioritize shorter, more direct flights, and 21% will try to avoid larger airports. 22% expect to be in forced quarantine upon reaching their destination. The article suggests companies understand employee…