Comments on: High Gas Price–a Tipping Point for U.S. Worker Productivity?

By: Rebecca Mazin

Rebecca Mazin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:27:56 +0000

Employers should at least make good faith efforts to address employee concerns about high gas prices. There are many ways they can do this without implementing 5% wage increases. From contests to committees to sharing information employees will at least see that the organization cares. For a summary of recommendations see my blog post of August 21st, \

By: Jan Christensen

Jan Christensen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:46:25 +0000

Companies that dump their pension plans haven\’t helped those of us approaching retirement either.

By: Annmarie Edwards

Annmarie Edwards — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:12:32 +0000

The gas price is affecting everyone especially people who are on a fixed income. The increase of the gas price affect food, utility and everything else. Workers are feeling the pinch because their wages are stagnant and they have to pay more with less income. This trend will dampen workers motivation and productivity.