WHY JOB SWAP
One of the most pressing, and perhaps contentious, issues of the 21st Century is Climate Change and the concomitant efforts targeted at reducing global greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions. Climate change, underlying causes notwithstanding, must be addressed if major environmental consequences are to be averted. Scientists point to melting glaciers, rising sea levels, more severe storm and drought events, hotter average global temperatures annually, among other things, as signs of the urgency required in dealing with this issue. An increase in global GhGs (is credited for these events. Debates abound on whether or not anthropological activities are to blame. Whether it is a natural cycle of events or human activity is contributing to this climate change, there seem to be some consensus that something must be done, for the benefit of future generations.
According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014) the key greenhouse gasses emitted by human activities at the global scale include carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (NO2), and Fluorinated gasses (F-gasses) comprising hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Advantages of Job Swap
People waste a lot of time stuck in traffic
Car emissions are polluting the environment
People are often tired before they get to work, which affects productivity
Stress of being stuck in traffic
Missing time at home with kids – Work life balance
Waste a lot of money on gas
Possibility of car accidents
Vehicle wear and tear
High auto insurance cost
Reduces amount of sick days
Employees are not late to work -improves productivity
Companies can depend on employees more when they are just down the street from the office-improves productivity
