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A book for organizations in congested cities

Unstuck

How To Work Around Traffic When Government Won't Really Help

Metro Manila's traffic problem is not just a government failure. It is a corporate one. This book shows what organizations can actually do — right now.

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Alternative Work Arrangements— Metro Manila— The Corporate Policy Failure— Organizations in Congested Cities— Human Resources— Future of Work— Alternative Work Arrangements— Metro Manila— The Corporate Policy Failure— Organizations in Congested Cities— Human Resources— Future of Work—

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What is traffic really costing you?

Your commute is not just stealing time. It is depleting the cognitive fuel you need to do your best work. Calculate your personal bandwidth tax below.

6 hrs
Recommended: 7–9 hours. Most urban workers get 5–6.
2 hrs
Include both directions. Metro Manila average: 2–4 hours.
48 hrs
Standard full-time = 40 hrs. Many knowledge workers report 50–60+.
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Leading a team? See what the commute is costing your company.

Who it's for

You've felt this problem. Now solve it.

HR & People Leaders
The policy changers
You have the mandate. This book gives you the language, the framework, and the data to make the case to leadership — and to design AWAs that actually work. See the Flexible Work Pilot →
C-Suite & Executives
The decision makers
Retention, productivity, talent acquisition — the commute problem is costing you. This book quantifies what inaction looks like and what acting now could look like instead.
Operations & Admin
The implementers
Scheduling, coverage, equity across job roles — Unstuck doesn't skip the hard operational questions. It goes there with you.

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The Kindle and paperback editions are both available now on Amazon. The paperback includes nine appendices for HR leaders. We have a free version for media contacts and institutional buyers, just click on the button below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unstuck about?
Unstuck: How To Work Around Traffic When Government Won't Really Help argues that Metro Manila's traffic crisis is not only a government failure — it is a corporate policy failure. It shows how organizations can reduce the human cost of the commute right now through alternative work arrangements, without waiting for transit projects.
Who should read it?
HR and people leaders, C-suite executives, and operations teams in congested cities — and any knowledge worker who loses hours to the daily commute. It gives decision-makers the language, framework, and data to design alternative work arrangements that actually work.
What is the "bandwidth tax"?
It is the cognitive and personal cost of commuting — the hours and mental energy the commute drains before and after work, leaving less capacity for rest, family, and focused work. The free calculator above estimates your personal bandwidth tax in hours per week and per year.
What are alternative work arrangements (AWAs)?
Policies that change when, where, or how people work — remote work, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks. Unstuck makes the case that organizations in congested cities can use AWAs to recover lost productivity and protect employee wellbeing.
Is there a free tool related to the book?
Yes. The Bandwidth Tax Calculator on this page estimates what your commute is costing you in hours per week and per year. It is free to use, with no sign-up.
Where can I buy Unstuck?
Both the Kindle and paperback editions are available now on Amazon. The paperback includes nine appendices for HR leaders. A free version is available for media contacts and institutional buyers on request.

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