Originally Posted by
cytog64
I learned that based on the previous year's travel, the travel/expense department estimated allowing business class on flights over 8 hours would cost the company 1$M extra per year.
Perhaps too much time playing in the corporate world has made me a cynic but there is no chance an executive committee will sign off a $1 million dollar additional travel cost unless there is a quantifiable and concrete return. They won't spend an extra million for something ephemeral like "employee satisfaction."
A doctor's note specifying you can only fly business may result in you being grounded. Can't fly? Here's your desk.
I'm wondering if there an OSHA angle on this? Maybe something related to office workers and back pain or Repetitive Strain Injuries?