A recent analysis by MyPerfectResume reveals that the average worker’s commuting time costs them $8,158 annually.
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It’s based on data from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In pricier metro areas like San Jose and New York City, the time-value cost of commuting is even higher, exceeding $13,000 and $12,000, respectively.
Despite some companies pushing for a full return to the office, research suggests that hybrid work schedules may be more beneficial.
Workers with a hybrid schedule are found to be just as productive and less likely to quit compared to those working fully in person.
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