#Dell launched its Connected Workplace program in 2009. That program allows 25 percent of the company's staff worldwide to work remotely or work flexible hours -- which allows commutes to occur before or after peak rush hours.
The company estimates that since 2013 alone, its program has saved Dell $21 million in office space, time wasted in traffic and electricity bills. "Flexible work solutions can help any organization to reduce their facilities' environmental footprint while simultaneously fostering creativity and collaboration," Dell has said of its flexible work program. "It also helps empower team members to do their best work -- whenever and wherever that may be. "
In fact, according to the Global Evolving Workforce Study commissioned by Dell and Intel, 86 percent of the 4,700 study respondents surveyed said they believed they were just as productive or even more so at home than in the office.
Partnering with organizations like transportation-management associations, local transit authorities and even other businesses can also help employers offer commute options to their employees. In Austin, Texas, near where Dell is based, a group of tech companies in the downtown area formed the Brazos Tech District, to address common problems, including transportation.
The group partnered with local transit agency Capital Metro to offer discounted monthly transit passes, and has worked to encourage local property owners to include bike facilities in downtown buildings.
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