Off-peak commuting: save time, save money

Commuting outside of peak times can change your life for the better. If we told you there was a way to add hours of relaxation to your working week, would you be interested? What if we said you could also save as much as $1000 a year in the process and would also be doing your bit for the environment, dropping your CO2 emissions by up to 1.7 tonnes a year...  Dr Michelle Zeibots, from the University of Technology Sydney's Institute for Sustainable Futures, says in most cases, employers will be receptive to the idea of staggered working hours, particularly if your daily drive to work is causing you stress. [read full story]