Take the Pain Out of Travel with Clear Policies
An SAP Concur blog post argues that without clearly spelled-out policies, employees cannot know what is reimbursable, so clear and adaptable travel and expense policies are critical. It cites research showing 100% of travel managers expect to change policies in the coming year, 94% of business travelers plan greener travel steps over the next 12 months, 72% of companies say automated T&E improves response to business challenges, and 34% of businesses adopting T&E automation saw fewer reports rejected over receipts. It advises formalizing policies covering flights, lodging, food and entertainment while building in flexibility.
Impact and considerations
Clear travel and expense policies help control costs, support traveler wellbeing and improve compliance and satisfaction, making them foundational to travel management.
Key points
- Without clearly spelled-out policies, employees cannot know which expenses are allowed.
- Clear and adaptable travel policies help manage costs while ensuring traveler wellbeing.
- Research shows 100% of travel managers expect to change policies in the coming year so travelers can book trips that meet their needs and feel safe.
- 94% of business travelers plan to take their own steps toward greener travel over the next 12 months.
- 72% of companies say an automated T&E solution allows better response to business challenges through improved spend visibility.
- 34% of businesses adopting T&E automation saw a reduction in reports rejected over receipt issues.
- Policies should clarify reimbursement rules for flights, lodging, food and entertainment while retaining flexibility for gray areas.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 20 Apr 2023, 15:51
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:24
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2023, 15:51
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Take the Pain Out of Travel with Clear Policies (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 20 Apr 2023, 15:51