Recruiting people to commute long distances to work could be tougher, based on new research.
By Garry Kranz Comments 0 | Recommend 0
Road-Weary Workers: Gasoline prices continue to soar, and U.S. workers are
feeling the pinch. The prospect of even higher prices this summer betokens an
ill wind for hiring managers. A recent poll of more than 21,000 adults by
SnagaJob.com, a job site based in Richmond, Virginia, indicates that job seekers
are inclined to seek positions closer to home. Nearly 40 percent say they will
travel no more than 10 miles each way to work. About another third (31 percent)
are willing to endure round-trip commutes no longer than 40 miles. Only 15
percent are willing to drive more than 20 miles one way. A smaller percentage
wants to forgo driving altogether, including 9 percent who prefer jobs within
“walking distance.” Distance is less of an issue to another 9 percent, who are
willing to travel “as far as public transportation takes me.” The research does
not discuss whether companies could overcome travel-related reluctance with
higher pay or other benefits.
Workforce Management contributing editor Garry Kranz is based in Richmond, Virginia. E-mail editors@workforce.com to comment.
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