Three quarters of employers intend to ease the burden of skyrocketing fuel prices on their employees, according to a recent study.
Nearly half of employers reported they are providing relief by increase expense guidelines for employee-incurred mileage costs, while 37 percent report they are allowing increased telecommuting for employees, according to a study conducted by Robert Half International.
Other ways of providing relief include encouraging carpooling or ride-share programs (by 35 percent of respondents) and allowing employees to work from office locations closer to home (31 percent), according to the survey.
Almost a third of respondents said that fuel costs have impacted their recruiting efforts, as job applicants are less willing to make lengthy commutes. Likewise, 11 percent of candidates are seeking higher salaries, purportedly due to high gas prices, according to the survey.
In addition, 34 percent of employees reported their commutes or work arrangements have been affected by higher fuel costs. These employees, the survey reports, have taken steps such as carpooling and ride-sharing and some are also asking for increased compensation. Others felt compelled to look for jobs closer to home, according to the survey.