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Published: July 27, 2008
Rising prices distracting work force, survey finds
Many employers choose to help workers battle costs
By Debbie Blossom
American workers juggling skyrocketing food costs, record gas prices and escalating health care expenses are feeling the angst of making ends meet.

And one researcher believes the increasing cost of almost everything is leaving this country's work force distracted and tense, and preoccupied with the economy instead of their jobs.

In May, when gasoline prices had hit about $3.50 a gallon and the cost of some food h...

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