Steps to reduce parking costs, congestion and increase employee retention and satisfaction.
So, you’ve been asked to research employee transportation benefits programs, but where do you start? Whether you’re looking for alternatives for commuters, or ways to cut parking costs, you have several options to consider. A transportation benefits program looks different for every organization depending on where you’re located, what services you’re looking to provide, and what your goals are. Here’s a quick overview on how to take that first step.
Step 1: Welcome to WayToGoDurham.com
You’ve come to the right place! Way To Go Durham helps your business get connected to commuting options. Use our site as a resource to learn more about programs that can help you reduce costs and increase employee satisfaction. By taking a look through our website, explore beneficial options you may have not known existed. Now let’s establish some program goals.
Step 2: Establish Program Goals
What do you hope to achieve with your transportation benefits program? Perhaps you were simply asked to do some research, or you might have a goal in mind – like reducing parking costs. Just like any process, the goals for your program will dictate what your program entails, and how it will come to fruition. Need some help? Here are some goals of organizations in the area:
- Increase employee recruitment: by expanding options for how your employees get to work, you can also expand your recruitment pool. Whether your company will start recruiting more remote workers due to COVID-19 restructuring, or you’d like to better connect college campuses to your office, a transportation benefits program can make it happen.
- Decrease parking costs: we hear this all the time! Parking in downtown Durham can be a costly challenge – so how do you minimize those challenges? Reducing single driver occupancy vehicles doesn’t happen overnight, but by showing new opportunities to your employees, you can begin to cut down on costs.
Other goals could include, increasing employee health and wellness (especially important during a pandemic!), helping your organization reduce your carbon footprint, and increasing employee satisfaction.
Step 3: Explore Your Options
Once you’ve identified your goals, start exploring commute alternatives. There are more options than you think, and most are customizable to your company. What’s the difference between carpool and vanpool? How can alternative work schedules save you parking costs? Learn more about options by visiting our website and resource hub.
Step 4: Get in Touch
You’ve set goals, explored options and you think you have an idea of what you’d like to offer your employees. The next step? Talk with Way To Go Durham experts! Not only can we help you bring your program to life, but we’ll connect you with similar organizations with successful programs, and help you advocate to your team and company leadership.
We’re excited that you’re thinking of establishing a program. Explore more resources and contact us today to keep your momentum going!