More than a third of our daily traffic volume occurs during just 4 hours each day: morning rush hour (7 to 9 a.m.) and afternoon rush hour (5 to 7 p.m.).* Not only does all this congestion result in lost time and personal stress, it can also exacerbate the air pollution problem.
By arriving at work before 7:00 or after 9:30 a.m., and leaving by either 4:00 or after 6:30 p.m., you may be able to avoid gridlock -- allowing you to get to work faster and help improve air quality in the region. And you'll be a more relaxed, productive employee.
Flextime allows you to work all your required hours in a day but during the times that work best for your commute and your employer's needs. For example, you may get to work early in the day because you can ride in a carpool or vanpool and a co-worker may get to work later in the day because they can ride transit. With this type of flextime policy, workers can be cross-trained to cover various business functions, making you a great resource to your supervisor and extending hours to meet your client's needs.
We can help you demonstrate to your employer all the advantages of these alternate work schedules.
*Source: Atlanta Regional Commission, 2004 Transportation Fact Book