Risk & Compliance

The recent passage of federal tax reform legislation (aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA) left many with questions. For our customers in particular, the big one is: “What does this mean for my vehicle reimbursement plan?” The good news is that the legislation has no impact on the fundamentals. Businesses using Fixed…

The holiday season brings a number of unique driving risks. During this time of year, there can be difficult weather conditions, limited daylight, and drivers in unfamiliar areas. Here are six ways you can drive safely and smartly this holiday season. 1. Plan Ahead Before you start your trip, make sure your vehicle is in…

Today’s workforce is becoming increasingly mobile as opportunities to work outside of the office increase. Simultaneously, an improved economy and low gasoline prices have resulted in a three percent increase in miles driven in the United States in 2016 relative to 2015. These trends reveal the importance for businesses across the country to provide their…

The SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Annual Conference and Exposition (also known as SHRM 17) – the biggest Human Resources conference in the world – wrapped up last week in New Orleans, Louisiana. All sessions at the conference were based on the SHRM competency model and were designed to educate HR professionals at every…

Businesses are well-advised to be aware of the risks associated with mileage fraud. Unfortunately, many companies are unaware of how commonly mileage fraud occurs in businesses with mobile workers. Outdated mileage reporting methods — like relying on spreadsheets to track mileage without GPS verification — prevent companies from reviewing reports and detecting errors. Finance and…

As an HR leader, it’s crucial to have the most efficient processes in place across your organization – but this can be challenging to scale as your organization grows. According to HR Review UK, Human Resources departments are spending two full days per week on paperwork alone. This is preventing HR leaders from focusing on…

In a recent CFO Corner post, I talked about how the responsibilities of the CFO and CTO are overlapping and we’re finding ourselves working more closely together to achieve similar goals. Then news broke about the WannaCry ransomware attack and it felt relevant to discuss how finance leaders can protect their businesses from cyber threats….

When people think about the responsibilities of a Human Resources team, the core functions that come to mind are talent recruitment, people management and organizational performance. For a Finance team, people likely consider business performance reporting and traditional accounting practices as their key responsibilities. From my experience at Motus, I’ve seen firsthand how the responsibilities…

Dedicated Experts to Help Motus Customers Successfully Navigate Today’s Dynamic Legal, Tax and Economic Landscapes Boston, Mass. – April 25, 2017 – Motus, the premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform, today announced it has established the Motus Policy & Compliance Board to help customers successfully navigate the full spectrum of legal, tax and economic challenges of…

Newly Created Position Dedicated to Helping Motus Customers Mitigate Risk and Ensure Compliance Across Their Mobile Workforce Boston, Mass. – January 30, 2017 – Motus the premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform, today announced the addition of Danielle Lackey as General Counsel. In addition to being responsible for all company legal affairs, Danielle will serve as executive…