Choosing the right employee parking policy for your business can be stressful. Parking impacts almost everyone in the business from top to bottom. There are very few issues which are so emotive at the office. Here’s a quick guide to the 6 most popular types of workplace parking policy to ensure you choose the right one.
Before we jump in check out this super simple explainer video about how parking management software can help you streamline parking management at your business.
Nowadays, companies use employee parking management software like Wayleadr.com. These software solutions monitor who needs parking and when, and automatically allocate the space.
The beauty is that the technology can now bring together the best bits of workplace parking policy in a fully automated approach. Parking spaces can be designated to certain staff. If they are not being used, they are automatically redistributed to other staff based on the criteria which matters most to your business.
Certain zones can be designated as paid zones or first come, first serve. While real-time data can be garnered to allow companies to decide whether or not they can reduce car park size and unlock real estate savings.
“The flexible approach is proving a key tenet of the return to office process for many employers.”
Want to learn more about what flexible parking can add to your workplace? Check out this insightful blog – The ultimate guide to flexible parking for business.
Also known as employee parking cash-out. This approach is gaining popularity as companies look to incentivize less driving. Employers are starting to realize in some cases it’s cheaper to pay people not to drive than pay for parking.
Employees are given a monthly parking allowance and are allowed to keep anything they don’t spend. This works well for companies with off-site partnerships. These are agreements where staff park in paid car parks at the expense of the employer.
“This approach can also benefit companies with paid on-site employee parking.”
Wondering how to roll-out an employee cash out scheme at your office? Check out this blog – How to roll-out a parking cash out scheme at your office?
The fastest growing option pre-COVID and definitely going to be the most common approach in teh long-term. Paid employee parking is what it says on the tin. Employees pay to park at work.
For many employees this might sound a little draconian. Nevertheless, the environment and not profit, will drive this change. In fact, according to EU research, charging employees to park at work is the most effective means to reduce car dependency.
“This will be part of a wider move in making e-bikes, cycling and public transport more attractive options to commuters.”
Early iterations of paid parking programs see staff designated a set number of days per month where they can park for free. If they need additional parking, they pay for the privilege.
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Most people realize that parking will have a role for most companies in the medium and long-term. It’s going to be different though. Leaving the car at home will be the new normal and driving to work will be the exception.
Paid employee parking has a key role to play in driving this behavioural change. Wondering whether paid options are right for your workplace, have a read of this blog – Should you introduce paid parking at the office?
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