Those who make the commute into work on their own everyday are 50 percent more likely to be late than those who come to work on public transit. That means you are faced with a large number of people in your work force who have the potential to show up late on a daily basis. Even a few minutes each day eats into salaries and those who are paid an hourly wage are affecting the efficiency of your business every time they arrive late. It is important to look for ways to lessen tardiness for a more productive work force.
Introduce an Employee Travel Policy
If you provide a way for employees to get to work more easily you will cut down on the amount of late arrivals each day. Travelling via public transit is not for everyone. However, if you introduce an employee travel policy that makes it more enticing it will help encourage staff to travel in a more dependable fashion. Many people use traffic and their cars as an excuse for lateness and even absenteeism. Providing staff with an alternative travel option will help cut out the excuses and force people to show up to work in a timelier manner.
Offer More than one Option
Many people will assume that taking the bus is their only alternative. Frankly, those who can take a single bus or even two buses to work don’t mind if they are not too far from the office. Traveling beyond an hour however is usually not an option most people are willing to consider. Subsidizing public transit expenses will be a good start to encouraging use, but offering more than just bus transportation will work even better. Van and car pool arrangements are a very attractive option for those who are a little further out from the city. They can be picked up at their front door and arrive at work on time and comfortably. As well this option also comes with emergency transportation that is available in case they are ill or have to leave work earlier for a family emergency.
With an employee travel policy staff will save on gas and you will save on tardiness.
If you are interested in finding out more about employee travel policy options Dart is happy to provide the information you need to get started. Visit or call 214-979-1111.
