Welcome to the new job! But plan car allocation

By Robert Nugent, vehicle leasing expert, Anthony K Associates

The final interviews have produced the ideal candidate.

The remuneration has been agreed; a start date set.

Yet in this market of ever-changing labour, how can you be confident your new member of staff will last?

More importantly, what will happen to their car if they leave?This is a dilemma many companies face. Particularly firms that have small fleets and operate a user-chooser policy, which can make it difficult to transfer vehicles from one employee to the next.

So how can you reduce the risks that unwanted cars create?

Control the car policy

First, your business can implement a more stringent and controlled fleet policy. If car users change, the risks of tax implications and fuel consumption are reduced.

Use short term leasing

Short term leasing is another option to consider. Monthly payments may be more expensive than a longer lease. However, for new employees on a probation period, it