1. © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: April 25, 2006 High Gas Prices Sample comprised of 380 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 380 of 2981 emails sent, 2677 emails were received (response rate = 14%). Survey fielded April 25 – May 1, 2006; presentation generated on May 2, 2006. Margin of error is +/- 5.0%

2. © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: April 25, 2006 What, if anything is your organization doing or planning to do to help employees deal with high gas prices? Note: Percentage does not total 100% as multiple response were allowed.

3. © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: April 25, 2006 What, if anything is your organization doing or planning to do to help employees deal with high gas prices? ChoicePercent of Cases At this time, my organization has no plans to assist employees71.5% Offering monetary incentive to employees to buy hybrid cars0.0% Offering public transportation discounts7.7% Offering telecommuting7.1% Organizing carpools7.4% Raising mileage reimbursement to IRS cap20.8% Other (please specify)5.3% Note: Percentage does not total 100% as multiple response were allowed.

4. © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: April 25, 2006 Other We are using WalMart gift cards as spot awards for gasoline We are looking at ways to reduce the utilization of gas throughout the organization. This is our first priority. These were already in place due to parking issues on campus Teleconferencing more meetings between us and Kansas City shuttles from train stations to office Reviewing Car Allowance Amounts Recognizing employees who have done something good by giving away gas cards. Question the need for some travel - is it really necessary? pre-paid gas cards for raffles offering flexible scheduling options (10 or 12 hour shifts) offer monetary incentives to those who travel for the job More promotion of the TRP Program Mid 2005 we modified our transportation subsidy program due to increasing costs for commuting to the city (Baltimore, Washington). Increased the monthly subsidy from $50. to $100. Negotiated lower monthly parking rates. Continue to explore other options

5. © 2006 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: April 25, 2006 Other cont’d Granting mileage reimbursement and travel budgets for employees with responsibilities requiring travel. Gas card increase to $20 for birthdays Free bus passes Discounted parking direct re-imbursement for company travel Cost of living increase 3.5% Change Schedule to 4-10 hr days car pool members drawings for gas cards 4-10 work schedule for 2 locations