The London 2012 Olympicand Par- alympic Games are expected to bring 12 million visitors to the capital. Add to this the 9.2 million regular commuters and Londoners using rail, tube and buses each day and what do you get? At best – roads and public transport that operate differently to what you’re used to. At worst – massive queues, congestion and clo- sures. The London Organising Commit- tee (LOCOG) and Transport for London (TfL) have spent years planning to avoid the worst case scenario above and their websites (
london2012.com and
tfl.gov.uk) contain essential information for those working in London and for people plan- ning to visit. Bookmark both and consult for daily updates because, when it comes to moving around London during the Games, failing to plan is definitely plan- ning to fail.
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Work smarter If you are London-based for work, you may find your commute vastly increased and definitely less pleasant. However, both you and your boss can make this experience more bearable. According to a study by Cisco Systems, 22 per cent of the UK’s busi- nesses will embrace flexible working hours during the Games. Some of the flex- ible options are working compressed weeks (for example, you can work five ‘nor- mal’ days compressed into four longer days) or staggering start and finish times so that you miss the busiest times on the roads and on public transport. Working from home would be a wel- come alternative, too, but many bosses
aren’t keen on the idea – according to another survey by office provider MWB Business Exchange, only 11 per cent will be letting their staff work remotely. How- ever, they’re more likely to agree if you already have the right equipment and technology: internet access, WiFi–enabled smart devices, remote access to your company’s computer systems and if you’ve practised web-conferencing and screen-sharing.
Smarter travel If you do need to travel to work, Lon- don2012’s website warns the city’s trans- port will be particularly busy before the start and at the end of sporting sessions. So, avoid making non-essential journeys and make the essential ones by travelling
TRAVEL This summer London’s transport may
grind to a standstill. How will this affect you and those you arrange travel for? Be prepared, be very prepared says Iwona Tokc-Wilde
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