October 9, 2007
At its annual Benchmarking Forum on Mobile Workforce Management held in Chicago, Illinois on October 9th, Runzheimer International released an overview of the latest findings from its market leading Total Employee Mobility benchmarking process. According to Runzheimer’s current benchmarking results, almost 50 percent of the workforce is mobile in some way. Additionally, organizations that take a proactive approach in their management of workforce mobility programs create competitive advantage.
During the Forum, Runzheimer recognized a select number of organizations for best practices in all key areas of employee mobility management, including business travel, business vehicles, corporate aircraft, virtual office, relocation and international assignments. Runzheimer Best Practices Awards were provided to the following organizations:
Organization |
Runzheimer Best Practices Award Category |
Cargill |
Relocation Management |
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans |
Travel Management |
The Scooter Store, Inc. |
Business Vehicle Management |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Corporate Aircraft Management |
Electronic Data Systems Corporation |
Virtual Office Management |
In order to be acknowledged, an organization must be a participant in Runzheimer’s Total Employee Mobility benchmarking process and must demonstrate that their program consistently:
- enhances talent management capabilities;
- achieves favorable outcomes relating to cost management and productivity;
- enables greater organizational agility; and
- strengthens employee satisfaction and well-being.
Integration of programs, processes, and approaches between each professional discipline of employee mobility is another qualifying characteristic that distinguishes the recipients of the Runzheimer Best Practices Awards. Approximately 90 leading organizations participated in Runzheimer’s 2007 Total Employee Mobility benchmarking process.
Other organizations also received recognition for innovative approaches in managing workforce mobility programs. IKON Office Solutions, Inc. was recognized for employee communication processes and program efficiencies relating to its business vehicle program. In addition to receiving overall recognition for virtual office program management, Electronic Data Systems Corporation received recognition for its management practices in relocation, business travel, and total employee mobility. One America Financial Partners, Inc. was recognized for business travel management. USAA received recognition for its best-in-class business vehicle safety processes.
“Congratulations to these leading organizations. A common theme among them is measurement. Each company clearly understands that the process of external benchmarking is an essential element of becoming a top performing organization. Furthermore, these organizations recognize that their efforts in total workforce mobility management will help their organizations win the race for talent, and improve profitability and agility,” stated Greg Harper, President of Runzheimer International, during the Forum’s Awards Ceremony.
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About Runzheimer International
Founded in 1933, Runzheimer International serves 60 percent of the Fortune 500. Recognized for providing innovative solutions relating to total employee mobility, Runzheimer is the global leader in business vehicle reimbursement programs, travel management consulting, employee relocation and compensation, virtual offices, and corporate aircraft.
For more information, contact Jenny Ruppel at Runzheimer International, Runzheimer Park, Rochester, Wisconsin 53167, 262.971.2271, jmr@runzheimer.com, www.runzheimer.com.
