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It's now clear that employees will also work from home on a regular basis post-COVID. However, there are still discussions around the reimbursement of certain expenses and the provision of homeworking equipment. Tax authorities are now trying to clarify the matter with the new Circular 2021/C/20 on employers' contributions for homeworking that has taken effect on 1 March 2021 and has been approved by the NSSO.

Sustainable mobility is gaining importance in employee remuneration packages, especially in the current war for talent. Employers who want to stimulate green mobility or flexibility in car policies can offer their employees the flexibility of renting a car for a short period of time.

COVID-19 will undoubtedly have a major impact on the way companies pay their employees in 2021.  In the article below, we highlight 8 trends for the coming year.

In April 2020 our KPMG experts on mobility, flexible rewards and cafeteria plans organized several online sessions. They presented the latest updates for HR professionals and provided key insights on how to implement these.

In order to offer their employees more flexibility in their compensation package, KPMG has developed "Reflex Tool". An application through which employees can compose their own salary package autonomously.

As mobility becomes an increasingly important factor in choosing or changing employers, companies can respond by offering their employees a flexible mobility and reward plan. In addition, letting employees pick their own mobility means or combination thereof, based on their needs is where you make the difference.

As accessibility via sustainable mobility solutions becomes an important factor in the choice of a particular employer, organizations can create a competitive advantage in the war for talent on today's labor market, by offering a personalized mobility package.

One year after introducing the KPMG Flex Reward tool to it's employees, the results are clear. With about 2 million kilometers driven less by car, the shift in mobility solutions is clearly appreciated. In addition to leading by example, KPMG has also helped clients such as IT group Cegeka introduce their Flex Reward policy, enabling them to offer personalized salaray packages and gaining a competitive edge in today's labour market.