You have the job of your dreams, but it’s far away from your home. Alternatively, you have the possibility of buying the house of your dreams, but it’s far away from the job that will pay for it. What do you do? That’s the question workers, employers, planners and others concerned with commuting times are asking themselves all across the country. […]

In California, the San Francisco Bay Area is serious about its commuter benefits. There’s one regional law, three municipal laws and the San Francisco airport has its own regulations. California commuter benefits laws stem from a desire to help protect the environment and reduce congestion on the roadways. Here is an overview of how these California commuter benefits programs work. […]

Wouldn’t it be nice to get a discount on your commute every day? You can with commuter benefits. There’s a discount of up to 40 percent waiting for you if your company enrolls in a commuter benefits program. It’s hard to believe a discount like that is available, so let’s look at some of the fine print so you can understand how both you and your employer can save money with commuter benefits. […]

Businesses invest a lot of time and energy in recruiting a diverse workforce. While the old benefits plan may have been widely popular, it might not fit your current workforce made up of many different backgrounds. So while a diverse staff is taking care of the overall health of the business, it might be time to make sure you are giving them what they need. It’s no secret an excellent salary, health insurance and other meaningful benefits that impact your employees’ lives can make you competitive in attracting and retaining the best workforce. Here are 4 ways you can rethink your benefits offerings when thinking about your diverse workplace. […]