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How Much is Too Much?
America’s Addiction to Gasoline and
Its Impact on the Workforce
June 10, 2008
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Table of Contents
• Methodology and Demographics 3• Executive Summary 4• Key Findings 5• Recommendations 15
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Methodology: Conducted online survey with Telework Exchange registrants from May 1-3 2008
Sample Profile:100% employed full time39% are teleworkers*61% are non teleworkers
*Of the teleworkers, 1% telework full time (5 days per week). The majority (81%) telework 1 or 2 days per week.
Total Sample Size: 377 responsesMargin of Error: +/-6.06% with a 95% Confidence Level
Study Telework Definitions:
Teleworker: An employee who works outside of the official workplace during their regularly scheduled work hours – either at home or an alternative workplace – on a full-time, part-time, or situational basis. In the study results, teleworkers are referred to as official teleworkers.
Non teleworker: An employee who works at the official workplace.
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Executive Summary Strong Addiction: Majority of Americans (84%) rely on their
cars/trucks/SUVs for transportation to/from work, spending on average $2,052 per year. The cost is growing
Changing Behaviors: Most Americans (78%) report that they are making lifestyle changes including taking fewer car trips, consolidating errands, and eating out less frequently
Recruitment and Retention Challenge: Rising fuel costs are influencing job choices. 89% of respondents say that they would limit a job search due to potential commuting costs. 28% are looking for a new job today, due to commuting costs
Telework – The Other Fuel: The majority of respondents (92%) believe that their job could be done from home via telework, although just 39% currently telework. If 53% of white-collar employees could telework 2 days a week, they could collectively save 9.7 billion gallons of gas and $38.2 billion a year
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Needle in the Arm: Commuting Habits
Takeaway: Strong Addiction
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What is your primary source of transportation to and from work?
84%:Cars/Trucks/SUVs
8%:Car pools, ride shares
8%:Other
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Feeding the Habit: Commuting Costs
Takeaway: It Adds Up
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On average, what do you spend on gas to commute?
50 Miles
Average Round Trip
24 mpg
Average Miles Per Gallon
$3.94
Average Cost Per Gallon (May 2008)
= $8.21 per day or $41.04 per week or $2,052 per year*
*50 weeks
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Feeding the Habit: Commuting Time
Takeaway: What Could You be Doing?
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On average, how much time do Americans spend commuting?
66 Minutes
Per Day
22 Hours
Per Month
264 Hours
Per Year
or or
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Getting Your Fix: How Much is Too Much?
Takeaway: Prices May Rise Above Expectations
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How much do you expect to pay for gas this summer?
$4.09/Gallon*
$170/Month
or
How much are you willing to pay?
38% Face Reality – Say “Anything”
*Data collected May 1-3, 2008. As of May 29,
2008, national average is $3.94 (DOE).
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No 22%
Yes78%
Rehab or Cold Turkey: Steps Americans are Taking
Takeaway: It’s Tough to Quit
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Have you changed your lifestyle to offset the increase in gas prices?
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Many Roads to Recovery: Steps Americans are Taking
Takeaway: Making Concessions
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How have rising gas prices affected your lifestyle?
9% Purchased a more gas efficient car
10% No impact on my lifestyle
53% Eating out less frequently
62% Spending less
72% Consolidating errands
73% Limiting car trips
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Addiction on the Job: Still Commuting Independently
Takeaway: Not Much Has Changed
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Yes
Are you using any of the following methods to commute to work to offset high gas prices?
Car pooling/ride sharing/slug lines 13%Public transportation 10%Bicycling 2%Walking 2%
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Addiction on the Job: Fuel Impacts Job Choices
Takeaway: Employers – Stop and Think
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If you were to look for a new job today, would you limit your job search to a certain location due to
potential commuting costs?
89%
11%0
20
40
60
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100
Yes No
28% Of employees are currently looking
for another jobcloser to home to lesson the burden of commuting with high gas prices
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Options: Telework – The Other Fuel
Takeaway: Eliminate Telework Barriers
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92%Yes
39%Yes
Could you complete your
job via telework?
Do you currently telework?
The Telework Opportunity
If 53% of white-collar employees* could telework 2 days a week, they could collectively save 9.7 billion gallons of gas and $38.2 billion a year.
*Based on 2007 data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
53%
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Our Addiction: How Much is Too Much?
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95% Yes
Would you be interested in teleworking to reduce your commuting costs?
If gas prices continue to rise, at what gas price are you most likely to investigate the option of teleworking?
$3.75*
Takeaway: We Are There – Re-evaluate Employee Options
*Data collected May 1-3, 2008.
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Recommendations
For Managers and HR Executives: Consider Options: Fuel costs will increasingly impact
recruitment and retention. Create strategies to help employees cope – from telework to ride-sharing – and leverage as a competitive recruitment and retention advantage
For Employees: Telework - The Other Fuel: Explore the option to telework in
your organization. Sign up as a member of Telework Exchange at www.teleworkexchange.com
Calculate the Cost: Visit the Commuting Cost Calculator (http://www.teleworkexchange.com/calc-select.asp) to estimate the cost of your commute
Talk: Use the Telework Gizmo (http://www.teleworkexchange.com/gizmo/) to determine if your position is eligible for telework, and then talk to your manager
Start Slow: If your manager is open, consider starting with one or two days per week – focus on measurable outcomes to demonstrate continued or increased productivity
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Telework Exchange is a public-private partnership that:
• Builds a virtual telework community
• Provides the first framework to quantify the value of telework – financial and environmental cost of commuting
• Generates an information clearinghouse to share best practices and rate teleworking tools
• Delivers a forum for targeted, audience-specific telework education
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Thank You.
For More Information Contact:
Cindy AutenTelework Exchange
cauten@teleworkexchange.com(703) 489-1185
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