Global T&E Insider - November 2024
It’s been another busy month in the realm of travel and expense management, and we’re here to highlight some of the biggest news and best resources for the month of November. Ready for takeoff?
What we’re reading (and watching) ??
AI isn’t the future… it’s now
Open AI CFO Sarah Friar attended Money 20/20 recently, where she revealed that AI is no longer just “experimental” or “something that people play around with”—it’s part of everyday business for banks, finance and fintech.
Why travel and logistics companies should embrace AI
A report from 麦肯锡 suggests that travel and logistics companies could benefit from AI to combat workforce challenges like labor shortages and labor costs. Recommended AI use cases include resource planning, hiring and development, and day-of decision-making.?
Do you really know your Total Trip Cost?
There’s a lot more to calculating the full cost of a business trip than reimbursing employees for flights and hotels. Check out Mesh’s new guide Capturing the corporate travel unicorn: Total Trip Cost to find out where your company might be leaving money on the table.
Tips & tricks ??
Pack your bags, get set, go!
Check out Mesh’s recent Business Travel Checklist. It’s a handy cheat sheet for both employers and employees alike to make sure nothing gets forgotten on your organization’s next business trip.
How to use generative AI in corporate finance
Nicolas Boucher shared a new video in which he breaks down how to use generative AI in corporate finance—from FP&A to accounting to the CFO’s office. He digs into how AI can be used for productivity, creating financial procedures, tutorials for tools, and financial analysis.
Upcoming events ??
November 21
Newton, MA
December 3-13
Virtual
December 12?
New York, NY
That’s it for this month!??
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