SAP Concur notes that the pandemic has led many organizations to revisit work models and employee benefits, and work-from-home arrangements may become the future norm. The article asks whether companies have given enough thought to the business expenses incurred by work-from-home employees, and invites readers to download a white paper on expense management considerations related to work-from-home policies.
SAP Concur blog recommends clear expense policies for work-from-home employees, covering internet, cellular, utilities, computer equipment, office furniture, and client gifts. It stresses defining reimbursement scope, pre-approval processes, and supplier choices, and suggests forming a stakeholder team to review the policy.
A SAP Concur blog post offers tips for managing productivity while working from home, including setting designated work times, creating a routine, setting rules with family or roommates, communicating reasonable expectations, scheduling regular check-ins, taking regular breaks, and knowing when to switch off. It cites Time data that half an hour of light activity per hour is associated with an estimated 17% lower risk of early death.