Mileage Reimbursement Program - Set It Straight
No, we're not prison wardens. We simply recognize a problem when we see it, and where money transfers are concerned, there re always bound to be problems. If you're having issues with your company's mileage reimbursement program, chances are these problems stem from contractual flexibility or a lack of firm compensation guidelines.
Playing the Bad Guy Makes a Good Mileage Reimbursement Program
There are two sides to every story, and these sides usually go to war when money is on the table and being bickered about. At Driver Reimbursement Software we recommend - before even thinking about software or online applications to manage your driver reimbursement program - setting up a company standard, a list of guidelines that will hold true for every reimbursement doled out to your mobile employees.
- Begin with the cost per mile/hour - a set rate for a set distance.
- Map your routes beforehand! If an employee is driving cross country, make sure they know they're being paid for the most direct route. Driving more than necessary should not have its incentives.
- Follow through on the mileage reimbursement program you decide upon at the beginning. Relaxing the rules once you have them is a sure way of running into trouble.
Do yourself, your business, and your employees all a huge favor. Make sure everyone knows what to expect from their mileage reimbursement before they drive mile #1 - that way no one has their feelings hurt.
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