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3 tips for including charter flight services in your travel program
Blog posts • Jul 02, 2020 02:00 GMT
Why now is a good time to consider consolidating your travel program
Blog posts • Jun 25, 2020 07:00 GMT
Meetings Mosaic: Re-thinking corporate events for a brave new world
Blog posts • Jun 11, 2020 14:31 GMT
As Covid-19 continues to alter societies and economies, everyone is wondering what the future will look like. The novelty of meeting on video screens is going the way of learning to bake banana bread: It’s wearing off, and we’re wondering when we will meet again.
Now is the time to shape the future of business travel
Blog posts • May 28, 2020 10:33 GMT
As governments, organizations, and the media work around the clock to make sense of the impact of Covid-19, the new normal is bandied around with casual abandon. But as business travelers grapple with issues for which there is no blueprint, one thing is for sure: Companies have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to scrap the old and welcome in the new.
Physically Distant, Socially Connected: How to guide a global workforce through troubling times
Blog posts • May 14, 2020 10:07 GMT
While Covid-19 reshapes industries, economies and societies in previously unimaginable ways, business leaders need to think beyond immediate survival to unite employees and define culture for the long-haul.
ERM Travel in the Time of COVID-19: A Note of Thanks
Blog posts • May 01, 2020 11:16 GMT
For most companies, domestic and international business travel has come to a standstill amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with virtual meetings filling the void.
The Catalyst: How innovation prevails in times of crisis
Blog posts • Apr 30, 2020 15:59 GMT
There’s no rule book for pivoting a business during a global pandemic, but when it comes to innovation, necessity is the mother of invention.
In Times Like These: Collaboration is essential
Blog posts • Apr 16, 2020 09:48 GMT
As we search for a sense of normalcy, this crisis presents an opportunity to better lead by example, better care for clients and colleagues, and change to position for the best possible future.
COVID-19: An update from Kurt Ekert, President & CEO
Blog posts • Apr 09, 2020 15:01 GMT
As we continue to navigate the uncharted waters of this crisis, affecting families, business communities, and indeed the very fabric of our society, I am awed by the selfless dedication of so many people to help others less fortunate during this difficult time.
Team Spirit: 3 tips for working in a remote team
Blog posts • Mar 26, 2020 11:10 GMT
Due to the Coronavirus crisis, millions of us are now working from home for the forseeable future. In case you are not used to it, let me share some tips that work for my fully-remote team, with members spread across different time zones and geographies.
Remote Control: How to stay focused while working from home
Blog posts • Mar 19, 2020 14:39 GMT
Since coronavirus has led millions of employees around the globe to work from home, some people are wondering how they’re going to cope. Many of us naturally work better away from the chatter of an open-plan office.
The Turing Test
Blog posts • Mar 17, 2020 07:00 GMT
Whether it’s inflight internet access or the ability to check-in from your mobile phone, technology is changing the shape of travel - and aviation is at the center of much of the innovation.
Dirty Money: The appeal of contactless payments
Blog posts • Mar 12, 2020 10:59 GMT
There’s a lot of advice out at the moment from different governments around the world, all trying to protect their citizens from Covid-19. The key points from these pieces of advice are to avoid contact as much as possible and to keep washing your hands.
The Knowledge: Why you should chat to your cab driver
Blog posts • Mar 10, 2020 15:56 GMT
Passengers seem to fall into one of two categories: Those that say nothing to their taxi or ride-sharing driver and those who are unfazed by the prospect of reading out a text message from their love interest to a complete stranger. After all, who can resist a confession box on wheels?
In Lieu of Flowers: Why are we still celebrating International Women’s Day?
Blog posts • Mar 09, 2020 12:50 GMT
For more than 100 years, March 8th has marked International Women’s Day around the world. It was officially recognized by the U.N in 1977 and has been linked to historical changes in legislation all over the world.
Travel safety tips for women (and men too)
Blog posts • Mar 06, 2020 14:51 GMT
In preparation for International Women's Day, we have created a useful infographic with travel safety tips for women (and men too).
3 ways to stay positive in uncertain times
Blog posts • Mar 05, 2020 15:26 GMT
Two armed robbers were arrested for stealing toilet paper in Hong Kong, Europe just experienced its hottest winter on record and the sight of people riding buses with plastic storage boxes on their heads is becoming the new normal.
Travel etiquette: 9 tips that will make you a popular travel buddy
Blog posts • Mar 03, 2020 07:00 GMT
Traveling for most of us, is an exciting experience that broadens the mind. That said, it is true that some trips can become a headache if you encounter inconsiderate travelers along the way. We share here nine travel etiquette tips from our in-house experts, to observe local customs and help avoid faux pas that might offend other travelers.
All that we share: Standing for zero discrimination
Blog posts • Mar 01, 2020 08:00 GMT
You may already know that, according to the Boston Consulting Group, companies with a more diverse management team have 19% higher revenue, or that McKinseyresearch shows that racially and ethnically diverse companies outperform industry norms by 35%.
Navigating China’s payment systems
Blog posts • Feb 27, 2020 07:00 GMT
Despite coronavirus, which has all but isolated China from business travelers around the globe, it is inevitable that organisations will resume their contacts with the world’s second-largest economy in the near future. When that happens, travelers will again be faced with a payment system that can potentially confuse and frustrate them – unless they prepare in advance.