Survey: Most workers in U.S. confident in employers' decisions to

New Orleans CityBusiness, Jun 24, 2009

A majority of employees are confident in their employers' actions to stay afloat during the recession, according to a recent survey.

The survey by national staffing firm Robert Half International found that nearly 69 percent of workers interviewed said their companies are taking appropriate steps to weather current economic conditions and 55 percent feel their employers will emerge from the recession stronger than before.

But some of the 457 workers surveyed said there is room for improvement.

About 30 percent said their companies are doing only some things or nothing right, and 11 percent feel their company will come out somewhat weaker.

"Many employers have stepped up communication efforts to help employees understand the challenging circumstances the business faces and the basis for difficult decisions that are made," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. "Letting employees know how the company plans to persevere and grow also builds confidence."