Traffic Congestion
In an April 2008 survey, 92% of employed residents asked specifically to think about traffic congestion indicated it is a problem in the Phoenix-metropolitan area. How can you help? Try promoting carpooling at your worksite!
Other Commuting Options
Business Tips
Compressed Work Weeks
Defined as an option to work more hours per day but fewer days within a one or two week period, compressed work week variations include 9/80, 4/40, and 3/36. Compressed -- or alternate -- work schedules offer many benefits to both employers and employees.
Employer Advantages
- Helps achieve TRP goals
- Gains hours of coverage for business services without paying overtime wages
- Provides a recruitment tool
- Reduces employee absenteeism and tardiness
- Increases employee morale
Employee Advantages
- Can provide three or four day weekends
- Offers an opportunity to help "clear the air"
- Increases morale, employee loyalty
- Decreases absenteeism and tardiness
- Provides better balance between work/personal time
- One of the most coveted benefits an employer can offer
- Reduces vacation time used