The Long Haul.(easing employee commutes)(Brief Article)

From: Entrepreneur | Date: January 1, 2000| Author: LYNN, JACQUELYN | Copyright information

If your employees' responses to "How was the drive?" range from drooling catatonia to fits of rage, you can help.

For many employees, one of the hardest things about work is getting there. By easing their commutes, you can increase productivity and retention. Plus, getting a car or two off the road will benefit your community.

And offering commuter perks doesn't have to be expensive. Thomas Shillock of Partnership for a Smog-Free Georgia offers these suggesti...

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