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Wages
| In 2008, by what percent will wages at your company increase overall? |
| |
2007 |
Change from
2006 (% pts.) |
| At the rate of inflation (3 to 4%) |
53% |
0 |
| Above the rate of inflation |
24 |
-12 |
| Below the rate of inflation |
14 |
+8 |
| Freeze pay |
3 |
+2 |
| Don’t know/not sure |
6 |
+2 |
Viewpoint: Wages
Katherine E. Wilson
Workforce Florida Inc.
Chairman, Tallahassee
I think the survey response [53% plan to increase wages at the rate of inflation] is absolutely positive. We are looking at both a national economy that is constrained and a state economy that is constrained. To be in that kind of economy and be able to say to employees, “You’re not going to lose out; you’re at least going to be able to keep pace with inflation,” is a positive message. It’s also a positive message from businesses in our state — they are making enough money to make investments in their company and are also willing to continue investing in their employees. In a constrained economy, such investments illustrate how Florida’s businesses recognize the competitive value of attracting and retaining talented employees.
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