Sunday, April 8, 2007

Inadequate

"Poor pay and benefits lead to high turn-over. This causes the employer to spend more time interviewing and evaluating applicants, and training new hires. He can spend less time on the necessary functions, such as monitoring security.

The employee who accepts the job in good faith probably will lack a sense of commitment to the company, because he's not planning to remain. He'll view himself as a 'temporary' even though his employer may have hired him as a permanent employee. He may even be bitterly resentful, feeling that he's being exploited. He won't be giving 100%, and his main goal will be to get through the week without too much strain and blame.

Any employer who expects loyalty from his people must be willing to give it in return. An employer who lays off employees with two minutes' notice can't logically expect his employees will give him two weeks' notice when they find other positions.

The enlightened employer who understands that loyalty is a two-way street will get more from his employees. If he pays well enough, he gives his employees a vested interesting in keeping their jobs, because they'll know they won't easily be able to find another position with the same salary and benefits. This builds a sense of commitment, and willingness to perform to keep the job. This includes observing security measures against credit card cheats."

This is what Burt said.

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