The Commute

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The Future of Work

Survey: Workers in these cities like the option to telecommute the most Jane Burnett

New data from global staffing firm Robert Half shows that people in San Francisco and Los Angeles look for the possibility of telecommuting “at least some of the time” when considering a job more than those in other cities surveyed. Read More

5 ways to cope with endless transit delays on your commute Jane Burnett

It’s one thing to get caught up in transit delays on your commute once in a while, but what happens when this becomes an everyday-of-the-workweek kind of thing? Here’s what to do when you’ve had it up to here with public transportation to and from work. Read More

LinkedIn Jobs will help you track your potential commute times Jane Burnett

When it comes to work, we all know that getting there is half the battle — which is why a new feature could come in handy. LinkedIn announced that its new “Your Commute” capability will let users see how long it’ll take to travel to a position as they scour LinkedIn Jobs on their mobile device. Read More

7 signs your commute to work is wearing you down Greg Katz

Those lost hours are more than just a waste of time, though. They may have a detrimental impact on your physical and emotional health, not to mention your productivity and your relationships. Read More

Doing this during your commute could add years to your life Meredith Lepore

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who walk faster have a 20% lower mortality risk compared to slower walkers. Read More

These are the states with the best and worst jobs in 2018 Meredith Lepore

Wallethub put together a list of the most attractive states for employment, by comparing the 50 states across 29 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity and a healthy economy. They also looked at employment growth to median annual income to average commute time. Read More

Here are 5 commutes that are stranger than yours Lindsay Tigar

No matter if you buckle up and drive, grin-and-bear-it on public transport or hop on your bike to battle traffic on two wheels — the commute is a necessary evil for nearly professional. Let these true stories of wacky commutes propel you to reconsider on you’ll get to work tomorrow … Read More

The Long Commute: How Long Is Too Long and Why Ladders Contributor

So how long is too long to get to work? The answer, research suggests, depends on factors besides length. Read More

How to be late for work without making your boss mad Aine Cain

Every company is different and sometimes, showing up late isn’t that big of a deal. However, if you’re worried, here are some steps you can take to mitigate your tardiness. Read More

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