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Join experts Steve Offutt from the U.S. EPA, Kathie Lingle of the Alliance for Work-Life Progress, and Ed Houghton from Pitney Bowes as they discuss the impact of commutes on workers' satisfaction and productivity. With nearly 50% of workers finding their commutes stressful and a significant number willing to take pay cuts for shorter journeys, discover how the Best Workplaces for Commuters program recognizes employers providing exceptional commuter benefits. Learn more about qualifying for this national standard of excellence and improving workforce effectiveness.
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Today’s Speakers • Steve Offutt, U. S. EPA, Program Manager – Best Workplaces for Commuters • Kathie Lingle, Executive Director, Alliance for Work-Life Progress • Ed Houghton, Director of Workforce Effectiveness, Pitney-Bowes
Commuting/Work-life Connection Texas Transportation Institute 2005 Urban Mobility Report • Nearly 50% of workers describe their commutes as unsatisfying or stressful • 36% of workers say they would be willing to take a 10% or greater pay cut for a shorter commute
What is Best Workplaces for CommutersSM? • Regionally and nationally recognizes employers that meet or exceed a National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits • More than 1200 employers have been recognized nationwide covering more than 2.3 million commuters • Dozens of supporting organizations across the country Do you qualify? Go to: www.bwc.gov