Employee Parking Management Software for Small to Large Business Operations…
Creating a Positive Workplace through Digital Parking
Often when an employer thinks of a positive workplace environment, the first things to pop up in the mind are relationships, fair practices, equal pay, and more. It mostly all deals with what goes on in the workplace itself and the relationships built. However, the outside of the workplace can also influence the culture of the workplace.
Poor parking management can cause poor employee retention, new employees can turn away, and the overall mood can change drastically if a parking space is either hard to find, or difficult to get to. The way that people park, who parks in what space, the general flow of traffic, and other factors can contribute to employee morale and can even fuel unwanted drama in the workplace. It can also influence a visitor or potential new employee as a first impression. No matter how insignificant parking may seem for the overall flow of a workplace, it actually has a major impact on an employee’s day,and if it is handled wrong, it can severely damage the morale of a workplace. Thankfully there is something a business or employer can do in order to minimize negative effects of parking.
Reserved Parking
In the past the use of reserved parking spaces was the go to in order to have specific parking for employees. This could include CEO parking, employee of the month parking, or even every spot being assigned an employee. However, research has shown that the use of reserved parking can have negative effects on employee morale. This shift was in part to the change in the structure of the workplace from one of management and hierarchy to one of collaboration and teamwork. In addition, the use of reserved parking can be time consuming and costly with constant monitoring and vehicle removal needed for improperly parked cars.
In parking facilities and lots, there is still law mandated parking that is reserved such as handicap parking, law enforcement parking, and expectant mother parking, however, gone are the lots with ‘special’ parking privileges like VIP parking. The reduction of only required reserved parking has greatly increased the morale of employees and also cut down on unnecessary tasks and costs.
Digital Parking Software and Employee Parking
An employer should focus on three key areas when trying to improve the parking experience for all those involved with the facility. These are the removal of the reserved parking, a guidance method to available spaces, and an elimination or reduction of crowding at entrances and lower levels. With the elimination of reserved parking, the use of digital parking has been on the rise with employees looking for a way to maintain order, but also fairness in the parking lot. Digital parking with the use of an app and technology equipment like cameras, sensors, readers, signage, and more, adds a means of convenience and ease in finding parking. All of this equipment works together seamlessly through the cloud based app and at facility indicators in order to help employees find a space quickly and efficiently.
Overall the attitudes towards the morale of a workplace, employee benefits, and the hierarchy of change, will change along with the management of the parking area(s). Although a small part of an employee’s day, starting and ending the day on a good note is scientifically proven to increase overall satisfaction and positive mindsets in the workplace. Better parking management through digital parking software can help lessen the overall stress of the commute, relieve tension in the office, and also set the tone for the work day to one that is pleasant and enjoyable.
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