Compressing the Work Week

The American standard work schedule is such an engrained part of our culture that we have hit songs all about workin’ nine to five. But is this the best schedule for you and your company?

By looking at alternatives to the traditional work schedule, you can improve everyone’s quality of life by improving the quality of their morning commute.

Compressing the work week is a great way to skip the congestion and to save money. There’s plenty of other ways to make sure you get in your 40 hours!

Do the Math

• The 4/10 Schedule
  Employees work four ten-hour days each week, not working the traditional five days a week. This means one less day of driving!
• The 9/80 Schedule
  The week is divided into eight nine-hour days (72 hours) plus one eight-hour day. The total adds up to 80 hours over two weeks. This option gives employees one extra day off every two weeks.
• The 3/36 Schedule
  In this scenario, you work three 12-hour days each week. Employees could cover additional partial shifts to get to their full 40 hours each week.

reThink Your Schedule

Changing the time your employees head to work by even one hour can have significant impacts on traffic patterns and productivity. We can help get you started if you’re reThinking your work schedule as a way to reduce congestion and improve your carbon footprint.

Sometimes it’s hard to bring up great ideas to your boss. If your company does not allow you to adjust your work schedule to accommodate for traffic jams and your interest in saving gas, let us know by sending us an e-mail. We can present this idea to your boss, possibly opening the door to additional transportation benefits as well!