$2b reasons for flexi-work

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), JAMAICA’S approximately 114,000 public servants could save nearly $2 billion annually in transportation costs if more of them are allowed to work remotely under flexi-work arrangements. This point was emphasised by representatives of the Ministry of National Security and Peace during their appearance last Wednesday before Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee to discuss the progress of flex-work arrangements in Jamaica. A PowerPoint presentation from the ministry’s team, which was shared with the media afterwards, painted what it called the “big picture” involving public sector workers and the costs associated with their daily commute. It shows that it costs between $12,000 and $24,000 weekly for each public servant to get to and from work. A remote worker organises tasks on a board for a flexible, hybrid work week. With vacation and other days off, it is estimated that each publ