RTO? If boss pays for commute
Remote workers are willing to return to the office, Business Insider reports — as long as they're compensated for their commutes. A survey done by the staffing platform Ringover shows that an overwhelming 80% of employees would RTO if it didn't cost them. The financial toll isn't small: The vast majority of commuters drive, which cost about $8,500 in 2023 after accounting for gas, car maintenance and insurance. That's up from the national high of $5,000 spent by North Dakotans in 2019. Workers note that they're also going unpaid during their commutes, which average just under an hour round-trip.
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I think employers need to work with their local governments too. Mass transit and the logistical headaches associated with commuting, are a big hurdle. Delays, no seats, rising cost, safety concerns are just a few examples.