Are Your Employees Ready to Get Back On the Road? Are You Ready to Ask Them?
Citing a Wakefield Research whitepaper, the article notes employee concerns about returning to business travel: 37% of travelers expect to limit public transportation, 26% will use personal vehicles. Meanwhile, 31% of business travelers are excited, 36% worried, and about half anticipate fewer in-person meetings.
Impact and considerations
Companies need to understand employee concerns about travel, adjust policies and support measures to ensure safety, satisfaction, and cost control.
Key points
- 37% of travelers expect to limit public transportation, with 26% using personal vehicles.
- 31% of business travelers are excited, while 36% are worried.
- 51% anticipate fewer contracts or deals requiring in-person meetings, and 43% expect declines in new business.
- 28% plan to prioritize shorter, more direct flights, and 21% will avoid larger airports in major cities.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
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- First source publication
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Page published
- 15 Aug 2026, 08:23
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
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- SAP Concur Blog：Are Your Employees Ready to Get Back On the Road? Are You Ready to Ask Them? (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 Jun 2022, 19:47