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Seattle commuters are ready to save money on commuting and help the environment.

The Seattle City Council passed a Commuter Benefits ordinance in October that Councilmember Mike O’Brien said was  “…win-win-win” for commuters, employers and the environment, according to the Seattle Times.

Seattle is encouraging its commuters to use mass transit or rideshares over single-car commutes. This will help the city reduce carbon emissions and relieve traffic congestion.

The Seattle ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Though that may seem like a long way off, there’s a lot of planning that needs to be done to ensure you are in compliance.

If you work in Human Resources and is responsible for managing the benefits of your company, this article is for you.

Here is how commuter benefits will work in Seattle.

Commuting in the winter when you live in states that see harsh winters is rough. Even though you are saving on commuting costs with commuter benefits, freezing is no fun.

You need to leave earlier than normal because everyone is clogging up the subway and bus stops are crowded. But the walk to the transit stop is dreadful, so here are some ways to stay warm on those cold commuting days. 

Do you want to make more of your morning commute? You can dedicate some time to read if you use public transport to get to work. In this blog post we are going to share some tips to make that happen.

Would you forgo a 56 percent pay increase if you could go from the worst job benefits and perks to the best?

If you answered yes, then you agree with a new research from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The study showed people switching from a job with the worst mix of perks and benefits to the best was worth 56 percent in increased wages.

Employers want to attract and retain top talent — and they are funding HR budgets to do it.

A new national survey of more than 4,200 employers reveals they are spending more on benefits packages because of the hot job market.

The Gallagher Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey is conducted every year by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a United States-based insurance company. In this blog post we’ll share the major trends revealed in the survey.

That long commute to work? Well, it turns out it just keeps getting longer (and longer).

The Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey is out, and it gives us a snapshot of interesting domestic statistics regarding life in the “average” American household, including commuting.

Here’s a look at some of the numbers so you can compare your commuting life to the average American’s.

Winter’s a jolly time for outdoor activities if you don’t mind the cold temperatures.

But winter can also be a tough time for even your most engaged employees. The cold weather, lack of sunlight and shorter days can cause harm to both the body and mind. At its worse, some people may be dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that can mean trouble sleeping, loss of interest and even hopelessness, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

There are very few businesses that can shut down for the winter, though. Here are some things you can do to keep your employees engaged during what many think of as the most dreadful season.

Is there anything more frustrating than a carefully crafted commute getting derailed by late trains, slow buses or dead stop traffic?

Google has launched new features in its Maps app to help you avoid these situations (hopefully). Take a look:

Salary is the most important thing to keep people happy at work, right?

Maybe not.

Ask 2,000 people what makes them happy in a job and you get some interesting answers. Lexington Law, a Utah-based credit repair firm, recently did that to find out what people valued in a job. Salary didn’t top the list, surprisingly.