Welcome to the first issue of Runzheimer International's Mobility Report, a newly developed publication combining Transportation Times, Runzheimer Reports on Relocation (RRR), and Runzheimer Reports on Travel Management (RRTM) into one quarterly, electronic newsletter. This Report draws on our extensive experience in business vehicle reimbursement programs, compensation and relocation, and travel management to provide you helpful tips, current statistics, and insightful analysis of current industry trends. We hope you find this publication relevant to your employee mobility needs.
Issue highlights...
BUSINESS VEHICLE SERVICES
Mileage Based Taxes
A controversial proposed program in Oregon would tax drivers for the mileage they drive rather than for the gas they buy. Recognizing that drivers do not pay equally for their “use” of roads because some vehicles are more fuel efficient than others...
GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES
Lump-Sum Allowances
Doing more with less? Look into a lump-sum allowance program. Lump-sum allowances have been a trend within relocation for more than a decade. More than just a fad, lump-sum allowances continue to be adopted by more and more companies...
TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Hotel Negotiations
With a return to travel, hoteliers are, once again, experiencing high occupancy rates in many cities. Although this "return to normalcy" is welcome and positive, travel managers may find it more difficult to negotiate discounts and soft dollar benefits than just one or two years ago...