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89% of Business Leaders Want More Dynamic Travel, Expense Policies
(SOURCE: CFO)

The final days of August are not only a sign that the Summer is coming to an end, but they are also the gateway to the upcoming corporate events season. Although entrenching business travel into job descriptions and company culture reaps benefits regarding morale and productivity, the costs associated with travel have gone up significantly, too. As leaders evaluate the worthiness of events, the strategies around travel policies are taking rising costs into consideration.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Brazil - Severe weather forecast over parts of southern Brazil through at least Aug. 25. Flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions possible.

Germany - Climate activists will likely continue roadblock protests in Berlin, Germany, through late August. Increased security, disruptions likely.

Philippines - TS 9 is tracking northwestward in Philippine Sea early Aug. 24. Close approach to northeast Luzon, Philippines, through early Aug. 28.

United Kingdom - Unionized senior doctors plan to strike across England, UK, Aug. 24-26; reconfirm medical appointments.

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