Employees hate their commute, not the office
WHF is more about commuting than the actual workspace
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili(show all)Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainability, green tech, AI, and EU policy. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
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So what is it that makes us dislike the commute?
Apart fromthe Covid concern,the survey revealed that employees appreciate their gains in personal time, money, and freedom.
Notably, 55% of respondentssaid that “financial savings” were among the top three things about working from home. To give you an idea,a recent study by Totaljobsfound that the lack of commuting could save Londoners up to £14,000 over the course of their careers.
Personal benefits aside, the lack of commuting can also do wonders for the environment considering thattransport accounted for 24% of global greenhouse emissions in 2020.
And while ditching the office altogether can have a negative psychological impact and affect work-life separation, perhaps a hybrid model or workspaces that can be reached on foot or by bike could combine the best of both worlds.
Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up?
