When organizations think about return on investment, the default lens is often financial. The return on a sustainable commuting program and the BWC designation recognizes that work organizations do isn’t just about numbers, it’s about ensuring that support for employees, climate goals and corporate leadership are incorporated into all aspects including how employees get to/from work.
The BWC™ designation recognizes employers and sites that provide exceptional benefits for commuters supporting sustainable and inclusive commuting. Gaining this recognition not only builds brand credibility, but also affirms your commitment to sustainability, employee well-being, and forward-thinking workplace practices
At pointA, we help organizations gather and interpret commuter data to design programs that can make a real difference, measuring and then designing programs to reduce emissions in a tangible way. To do this, we start by working with organizations to understand their commuter patterns to determine the emissions baseline and identify gaps through a comprehensive commuter assessment and then, create targeted programs.
pointA is releasing its four-day workweek report, Shifting the workweek: Why Ontario Businesses Should Consider a Four-Day Model and the results are applicable not just for Ontario businesses but across Canada.
To attract and retain employees, businesses need to explore alternative models that prioritize flexibility and work-life balance, while also adhering to return-to-office mandates that promote the benefits of in-person work. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
The corporate world is facing a crucial turning point: to help limit global warming, businesses must rethink their approach to travel.
Life isn’t easy for working parents. Between appointments, extracurriculars and winter colds, parents are constantly balancing work life and home life, which can make it difficult to be fully engaged at work (or at home). Thankfully, there are some things employers can do to help.
After the December holiday buzz, and the constant marketing that comes with it, we often take January and February to refocus and…
At pointA, we believe that neither employees nor employers should have to lose out because of changes to the work environment. Instead, we suggest that employers consider integrating commuting benefits into the total compensation package for employees, especially those who commute to/from the office.
The “Great Rogers Meltdown” of 2022 that began in the early morning of Friday, July 8, 2022 affected almost all aspects of society, from hospitals and 9-1-1 services to buying coffees and working. The Meltdown showed us the importance of having a plan for working from home.