Will Productivity Kill a Job Rebound?

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The article on the whole was good but i personally feel it should have more precisely written, any ways thanks for your words.

Calsoft Placement Papers 4:36AM March 02, 2011

Correct, employers are not dumb - this is one of the many reasons why capitalism thrives. Actually, it takes a great degree of focus and experiential knowledge to keep a business profitable amidst the recurrent struggle of retaining those good employees that keep up with productivity demands and quality. Yes, there are some bosses that should not be in their respective positions (the bad apple), but more than likely most should be.
Complaining about an employer only makes the individual look disinterested and unwilling. Those that take initiative, take each request in stride, create efficiencies and find solutions (referencing squeezing blood here) will someday be in the other set of shoes. Don't forget; an employee can learn from the boss's mistake as well...both parties can win with open communication. Be positive and move forward.

EB from ITH of NY 8:13AM March 19, 2010

Creating the same number of widgets and meeting the company's essential output is not hard to do. What is difficult is producing quality widgets. Working in an understaffed or inexperienced environment generally results in meeting goals that look great on paper, but may cost the business in the long run.
Seemingly small things in quality will suffer. And some things only need to happen once for it to blemish a company's image. Is it okay to have a major typo? Is it okay to not be legally compliant in a national campaign? Is it okay to mail out invitations to the wrong people? These small things can easily be overlooked, when everyone is focused only on deadline and output.

LS of PA 10:38PM February 24, 2010

How pitiful the situation of working America. Employers are not dumb, they are squeezing the blood out of common workers taking unfair advantage of an horrible labor market. But seems to me that nobody is up to stop this abuse, at least in my state (Florida), employers are like slave masters, never a question asked, free to abuse in any way the unfortunate employee.
And the Goverment? Well, they just are one more servant of the Corporations, and by the way, extremely loyal to them.

Julio A. Mesa of FL 11:59AM January 15, 2010

How pitiful the situation of working America. Employers are not dumb, they are squeezing the blood out of common workers taking unfair advantage of an horrible labor market. But seems to me that nobody is up to stop this abuse, at least in my state (Florida), employers are like slave masters, never a question asked, free to abuse in any way the unfortunate employee.
And the Goverment? Well, they just are one more servant of the Corporations, and by the way, extremely loyal to them.

Julio A. Mesa of FL 11:59AM January 15, 2010

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web.seowebmaster of ID 1:14PM November 27, 2009

Every company I have worked for has tried to get 'more for less'.
At IBM, my $$ per hour worked out less then minimum wage; I was a salaried employee. People kept silent thinking things would get better; in my 12 years, it never did. After 2 years w/o a vacation, 5 months w/o a day off, I quit. Never mind about the stock options, which I gave up.
In Texas State Government, Educational Branch, a minimum week is around 50 hours, as I am on salary. We can't work the hourly employees over 40, but administration is expected to be on call 24/7 with a bell around their neck. Oh, and be expected to pay some out of pocket for the 'required' cell phone, and outrageous parking fees at state sites.
I suppose this is the curse of an advanced degree; higher pay, but the average $$ at or below minimum wage.
Oh, and Allen, don't think that employers are investing in new technology to make the workers more productive; "they" say there is no money for technology upgrades. I found this especially funny at IBM. The Texas Educational system technology is pathetic.
There are probably places out there with technology that facilitate 60 hours of work in a 40 hour week, but I have not yet found such an employer.

David of EP of TX 3:45AM November 27, 2009

Has anyone considered that productivity is increasing because people are scared to death of losing their jobs so are working longer hours, for less pay (lost 5%) of mine this year.
Just to be able to pay the mortgage and the utilities and to keep food on the table.

cat of MO 3:00PM November 24, 2009

Productivity is increasing because of computers, software, and robots/machines. Its not actual human productivity increased but more automation.
http://www.powercareernow.com/

Allan of GA 4:02AM November 22, 2009

Once CEO's find out you really CAN get blood out of a stone, they're hardly likely to squander precious CEO bonus money on non-essentials. You know, like non-CEO's.
It's a strategy that doesn't work in the long run but how many corporate honcho's have a planning horizon that extends beyond the next Management Compensation Committee meeting? The effects of working with too few or under-qualified employees will be felt next year. That's a looooong time away and their take home dollars are calculated right now.

Mandy Cat of CO 4:48PM November 05, 2009