What D.C.’s Nasty Traffic Means For Your Next Hire (and What You Can Do About It)

Those of us who live in the D.C. Metro area know commuting takes frustration to a new level—traffic is a nightmare, public transportation is less than ideal, and the traditional rush “hour” expands beyond the norms of most major cities. In fact, D.C. has some of the highest percentage of the country’s mega-commuters—people who travel more than 90 minutes a day, with 27 percent of people spending two hours a day commuting, according to the Census Bureau. And all of this can limit your hiring options.