Do You ‘Stretch the Truth’ on Expense Claims?
Although nearly 33 percent of UK workers believe politicians to be the worst offenders for filing false expense claims, the majority of those workers are doing it themselves. Research reported by Personnel Today found 85 percent of UK employees fessed up to submitting at least one deceptive expense claim over the past 12 months.
Expense FraudLayover Lullaby: World’s Best Airports for Sleep
With lengthy delays, flight cancellations and layovers that can last longer than the average workday, airports may appear on the surface a prime place to sleep. Yet the goal of getting some shut-eye can be a tough one to achieve.
Business Travel“Whaling” Fraud that’s Hitting Unsuspecting Businesses
Savvy cyber-thieves are hitting up unsuspecting businesses by faking emails from company bosses, stealing millions of dollars along the way. The messages, which BBC News reports appear to come from a company higher-up, target the company’s finance staff. They ask staff to rush a payment through to a supplier, a transaction a chief executive can’t handle because he or she is out of the office.
Expense Fraud6 Facts that Can Help Boost Business Travel Revenue
The experience your employees have while on the road can have a huge impact on the outcome of their trips. Frazzled, fatigued and irritable travelers are not likely to be highly effective at their seminars or meetings. Eye for Travel serves up seven facts that underscore the importance of balancing business objectives with business traveler satisfaction.
Business TravelFBI Warns New Chip Credit Card No Match for Cyberfraud
The new chip credit cards that are being integrated into the American retail scene were designed to decrease fraud. But they are not foolproof enough to eliminate it entirely, especially in cyberspace. The FBI issued a warning that advises consumers to remain as vigilant with their new cards as they were using their traditional credit cards with magnetic strips.
2 Key Factors that are Impacting International Business Travel, Overall Spend
American business travelers may be heading on more trips this year, but travel has decreased to international destinations and overall spending is down. The third-quarter GBTA BTI Outlook shed light on these and other business travel facts, revising second-quarter projections released in July.
Credit Card Chips – Who Assumes Fraud Liability?
Even though the October 1st deadline has come and gone, the majority of retailers are still lacking the new chip credit card readers that were to have been implemented at the beginning of this month. But that may not be as big an issue as expected according to the NYSE Post - as more than half of all consumers have yet to receive their new cards.
Expense FraudMix Affordable Pleasure into Your Next Business Trip – On Your Own Dime
Business trips don’t always have to be strictly business. They can give you an affordable way to enjoy a new locale while adding a little personal pleasure into the mix. These tips from Entrepreneur show you how.
5 Ways to Help Spot T&E Expense Fraud
Travel and entertainment is at the top of the list of most company’s expenses, taking second place only to payroll. A J.P. Morgan survey found T&E can account for 10 to 12 percent of a company’s entire budget, making it a prime area to target for potential waste and abuse.
Localize Your Business Travel Etiquette to Fit In
Whether you’re traveling solo, with colleagues or as part of a client’s team, every business trip demands you adapt a professional demeanor and etiquette the moment you walk out your front door. Keep that professional face in place with a number of tips from frequent traveler Jim Donaldson, a managing director at the FleishmanHillard PR firm.
