{"id":22077,"date":"2022-07-12T08:29:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T08:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smh.group\/?p=22077"},"modified":"2022-07-12T08:29:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T08:29:07","slug":"planes-trains-and-automobiles-managing-employees-transport-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devstagesite.co.uk\/smhgroup\/planes-trains-and-automobiles-managing-employees-transport-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Planes, trains and automobiles \u2013 how to manage employees\u2019 transport challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

With strikes and cancellations affecting trains, the underground and flights more than ever, employers need to decide how they are going to treat employees who cannot get into work or are stuck overseas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commuting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although inconvenient, there is generally plenty of notice when it comes to train, tube and tram strikes, and therefore the chance to make contingency plans. With hybrid and homeworking now commonplace for many offices, this will be the simple and obvious answer to discuss with employees on affected days.<\/p>\n

Employees who are required to attend work in person may face longer and\/or more expensive journeys than normal \u2013 especially if an alternative mode of transport is required. So employers should consider offering help with some financial assistance. Some absences may be avoided by rearranging work patterns or promoting car-pooling for instance.<\/p>\n

Stuck overseas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The treatment of employees who cannot return to work after a holiday because they are stuck overseas due to a cancelled flight is somewhat more problematic.<\/p>\n