Schepp, D. (2010, August 16). People@Work: The Growing Strains Between Employees and Employers - DailyFinance. Retrieved April 10, 2016, from http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/08/16/people-work-the-growing-strains-between-employees-and-employers/
Monday, April 11, 2016
Employers Vs. Employees: The Aftermath of the Recession
When workers become less engaged, productivity slows, customers are disgruntled, slower response times,which all effect a company and its goals. Researchers conducted a survey over 900 organizations and the result was the same. The findings also highlight the increased strain between employers and employees, and the uncertainty ( as well as doubt) brought about by the recession. For those two have survived lay offs, they are finding that they are picking up the slack for those who are now gone. The article goes on to discuss the example of Jet Blue that now has busier flights, more security precautions, and wage concessions. Nonetheless, the responsibility to reengage employees falls on companies, and stressed out workers will only stay around for so long before they leave.
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I thought that this was an interesting take on the sociology of the workplace. When employees do not fell appreciated, they tend to lack motivation to go that extra mile to impress their bosses and improve the organization. This affects the overall effectiveness of the organization. Having the remaining employees pick up the pieces after the latest economic downturn only reinforces and increases their lack of appreciation. In order to break this cycle, companies need to hire more employees to pick up the slack to get everyone back on track and retain those key employees.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you on your general comments. I would be interested to hear how this phenomenon has been racialized.
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