Is your office location costing you talent?

How much priority is given to these factors depend on a company’s way of thinking. For example, forward thinking companies are more likely to develop company policies that encourage and support more sustainable commuting in their workforce.

Cycle-to-work schemes, car-share programmes and discounts towards electric vehicle purchasing – even towel availability for cyclists or runners – can support people’s commuting preferences. Large companies that are considered anchor tenants might look to work with local authorities and communities to establish a sustainable travel plan including initiatives such as transport stops or routes to shuttle employees in.

After all, the commute is your first journey of the day. Making it easy and convenient contributes to a positive employee experience, leading to greater productivity, while providing the flexibility that workers increasingly expect.