Why You Should Carpool to Work: 5 Amazing Benefits

Do you even like driving to work? Think about it. It's lonely. There's never anything good on the radio. There's that guy who always gets on the highway at the same time as you, speeding in his Audi and cutting you off. What an idiot! And then every time you're stuck in traffic for 15 minutes if you leave just a few minutes late.  

Here's an alternative: Gather a few of your great colleagues and form carpool groups. And for the following reasons:

Making social connections: You could drive to work alone and in silence – or you can use the ride to get to know colleagues and make friends. These friendships at work can help you feel more connected to the company. Half of employees who have a best friend at work report feeling strongly connected to their company, but only 10 percent of employees without such a friend feel connected.

Saving money: A study by Commuter Solutions found that carpooling saves $1.1 billion annually – and another source reports that carpooling can save up to $600 per month. Wouldn't it be nice to have a little more financial flexibility? Even if you only ride with one other person, your commuting costs are cut in half. And that's great!

Save the environment: If carpooling were done just twice a week, 725 kilograms less greenhouse gases could be released into the atmosphere each year. So if you don't care about your social life or your wallet, just do it for the sake of the environment.

No more snooze button: If you have to pick up Janet at 7:15 a.m. or Roger is supposed to be at your door on time at 7:30 a.m., you can only hit the snooze button 5 minutes before you leave. You have to plan ahead – and as a result, you'll be late for work much less often. Who would have thought that carpooling could earn you points with the boss?

Avoid the traffic jam: Many cities have carpool lanes. Using them can cut your commute time in half. Think about what you could do with those extra 20 or 30 minutes every day! Learn Spanish, work out at the gym. The choice is yours.

The decision to carpool is a simple yet powerful strategy that delivers diverse benefits, strengthening both employee welfare and team cohesion. From building crucial workplace friendships to offering tangible savings and environmental benefits, carpooling fosters a more engaged and connected workforce. While carpooling addresses the personal and environmental aspects of the commute, IceHrm provides the platform to manage related workplace policies and benefits. By documenting carpooling policies within IceHrm's Policy Management, or tracking related benefits and commute data, the company can actively support and recognize these sustainable and collaborative employee initiatives, contributing to a holistic and positive employee experience.