Workers expect employers to ease blow of gas prices
A strong majority (84 per cent) of workers in the United States expect their employers to take measures to help offset the rising cost of gasoline, according to a survey of 460 adults working full-time by Opinion Research in Princeton, N.J.
The most-hoped-for measures are car-pooling programs (61 per cent), incentives for the use of mass transit (51 per cent), working from home (51 per cent) and a gas allowance to cover commuting costs (42 per cent).
The survey also found one-tenth (11 per cent) of workers are considering leaving their jobs because of rising gas costs.
“Soaring gas prices have created a scenario in which employers are now considering implementing actions they otherwise would not have in order to retain their workforce,” said Terry Reilly, vice-president and director of the company’s employee engagement practice.
