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<p dir="ltr">A flexible WFH policy offers better work-life balance, increased job satisfaction, and reduced commuting time and expenses for employees. While employers can benefit from increased productivity, reduced overhead costs, and improved retention rates. It can also enhance the quality of air in cities when fewer people travel during peak hours.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This action is only possible if employees can complete their work effectively and meet their performance objectives.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">A robust WFH policy is critical to ensure the positive benefits of this action. Identify and clarify needs, requirements, and equipment needed for every employee. Outline the method of communications between remote and in-office employees and how productivity and performance will be monitored. Make sure there are efforts to increase team synergy and reduce negative impacts such as social isolation.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get employee feedback about individual and collective preferences in developing your WFH policy. The policy needs to align with the company's and its employees' needs.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Estimated Impact</strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Reduce emission</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Commuting with car daily (under 1 hour each day) equals to 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per person per year (US Data). A policy that allows two days per week WFH can reduced 40% of the emission in per year.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr">*It is also important to consider the employees&rsquo; carbon footprint at home to ensure holistic measures and reductions for the climate.&nbsp;</p>
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