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This recent news story has a lesson for all leaders, but it may not be immediately obvious because you are overwhelmed by the shrewdness of the management tactic. The company just instituted new rules that require workers to “clock out” for bathroom breaks.
Perhaps you don’t see why this action is shrewd. Clearly, your are not cut out to be a leader of this stripe. These company leaders have now ensured that they will be able to reduce their current workforce without effort and, as a bonus, ensure no one will put in an application in the future. Perfect tactic for the current economic downturn. Genius!
The message you send out to potential job candidates is important. If you want the best talent to apply - a relatively important step in getting them on your project - your recruiters must use a different message to attract younger workers (a.k.a. Millennials, Generation Y). They want a job they can sink their teeth into. If you’re with the government, it may be too late. One commentator says younger workers believe government work is too soul-sucking (I’m paraphrasing a little). If you are a private company you have a chance to market your company to potential employees in a better light. Make sure that is happening long before you start to hire, or your project may end up in the toilet.
Posted on: July 01, 2008 10:29 PM |
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