The future of mobility is shared, fast, fluid, and frictionless! Joëlle Stokkel of Shuttel jumps into The Hot Seat for a conversation about optional ownership, commuting as a custom-fit experience, the rise of flexible mobility benefits, how tech, sustainability, and data are reshaping policy, and why mobility might just be your next big recruitment tool.

Key Takeaways.

• [:00] Denise Johansson puts Joëlle Stokkel, Innovation Manager at Shuttel, in the hot seat.
• [2:59] It seems the main hurdle is not the amount of mobility options, but rather their connectivity and personability.
• [3:50] The talent wars are still in full effect, and Shuttel offers a competitive edge when it comes to keeping businesses attractive.
• [5:40] Is commuting still the right term? Joëlle suggests that businesses have to broaden their definition and offer a comprehensive solution.
• [7:09] Mobility as a shared future!
• [8:10] Mobility should be thought of like a menu. Joëlle explains how Shuttel functions in that regard.
• [9:55] Mobility equates to inclusivity, and it also opens up new talent markets.
• [11:29] Joëlle shares her tips for employers looking to rethink their travel policies.
• [12:54] Innovations are great, if they fit with data and compliance!
• [14:20] Employees and clients are demanding sustainable options now, but flexibility is paramount to account for people's unique circumstances.
• [15:47] Joëlle offers what barriers remain and how to take them down.
• [16:48] Technology is unlocking the mobility space at breakneck speed.
• [18:18] The frequency at which Joëlle expects leaps to occur will be dependent on surrounding industries and mobility partnerships.
• [19:40] Joëlle's closing statements.
• [19:55] Denise signs out until the next time she puts an industry leader in the hot seat.

People.

• Guest Joëlle Stokkel, Innovation Manager at Shuttel, the Netherlands' leading provider of smart mobility solutions.
• Host Denise Johansson, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuce, a female-founded fintech helping drive business growth, solve customer challenges, and extend financial inclusion.

Links.

• Shuttel
• Enfuce

Guest Quotes (edited).

• We need to talk about business travel in its broader sense, whether it's an appointment with a customer, colleagues, or travelling to another country, it's business travel. The solution needs to be everywhere at any time and always accessible for people to use. — Joëlle Stokkel, Shuttel, InTheHotSeat
• You need to provide a mobility solution, but mobility is not so much the leasing of a car anymore. It's giving people the opportunity to travel to their local needs, to their personal preferences, when necessary. — Joëlle Stokkel, Shuttel, InTheHotSeat
• When rethinking a mobility policy, start with a pilot, adding micro-mobility into the mix, rethink parking, or your bike allowance, or your work-from-home allowance. — Joëlle Stokkel, Shuttel, InTheHotSeat
• With this new payment technology, we can reach the full potential of the mobility space. And by reaching the full potential of the mobility space, it does not really matter if you're in a rural area or in an urbanized environment, we can provide you access to anything at any time. — Joëlle Stokkel, Shuttel, InTheHotSeat

Denise Quotes (edited).

• The mobility space is changing fast! From shared cars and e-scooters to EVs and integrated transport solutions. — Denise Johansson, InTheHotSeat
• With hybrid and remote work becoming a reality across industries, the traditional concept of the daily commute is rapidly evolving. At Enfuce, we have a distributed team across Europe, which means commuting looks different for everyone. — Denise Johansson, InTheHotSeat
• Mobility often equates to inclusivity. Offering mobility as a benefit opens up new opportunities for talent outside traditional urban centers or for those previously excluded from certain roles and industries. — Denise Johansson, InTheHotSeat
• Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Consumers and employees are actively demanding greener choices. — Denise Johansson, InTheHotSeat