SAP Concur Survey: SMB Employees Use Business Travel to Boost Careers
SAP Concur partnered with Wakefield Research for the fifth annual Global Business Travel Survey, finding increased willingness among SMB employees to travel. 67% of SMB travelers are very willing to travel in the next 12 months, and 92% believe their career depends on successful business travel. The survey also shows 58% changed accommodations due to feeling unsafe, and 46% view health and safety as the top threat.
Impact and considerations
The survey provides insights for SMBs on travel policies and duty of care, emphasizing safety and flexibility.
Key points
- 67% of SMB travelers are very willing to travel in the next 12 months, up from 54% in 2022.
- 92% of SMB employees believe their career depends on successful business travel.
- 58% of SMB travelers changed accommodations due to feeling unsafe.
- 46% view health and safety as the top threat to business travel.
- 29% would decline a trip lacking flexibility.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 26 Sept 2023, 19:08
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:19
- Last updated
- 26 Sept 2023, 19:08
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Small Business Employees Use Business Travel to Boost Career (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 26 Sept 2023, 19:08