Or you could try to create a solution that is a bit more like a roundabout. Share total travel spend by team (or by individual) with everyone in the company transparently, so they can see how they compare. Share industry averages and historical averages for your firm. Ask for everyone’s help in optimizing spend, illustrating how it will drive overall profitability (and thus profit sharing, if you offer it). Start a practice of frequent travelers sharing travel hacks and pro tips at your all-hands meeting. Model what good choices look like with your own behavior. Then stand back and see what
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