Taking Advantage

At times, been wondering if some employers are merely taking advantage of the tough economic climate by denying their workers what they deserve?

Drawn this conclusion based on what I gathered from a friend who is employed by one of those GLCs (Government Linked Company).

Despite the downturn, his employers are doing well as the service and products rendered are deemed essential, thus in other words, it is recession-proof.

However, following the trend of prudence in the corporate world, stringent cost management has always been a crucial part of this company's ideology in good times or bad days.

So much so, disgruntled voices would be heard at the ground level and folks at the top would simply push ahead with what they think is right for the company.

Nothing wrong with that, but it just that such a scenario is not likely a healthy one, as was told long-serving middle-aged junior level workers formed a sizable group in their total workforce.

Which is a worry sign on whom and where can we get enough replacement once this group of workers slowly gone and phrased out?

Given the one-must-be-elite-if-not-you-mati kind of attitude we have in the current society, it's not hard to explain why turnover rate for this group of staff is high as low pay, unreasonable work environment saw many young employees quit this company as soon as they were offered a better job prospect elsewhere.

And those who stay behind are either baiting for time or left with no other alternative in this current unfavourable climate.

Unfortunately, such situation might have been misinterpreted as the welfare of the staff are well taken-care of.

And given the non-compromise approach on certain key issues adapted by the management, it'll be interesting to see once the economy pick up, would it able to hold on to their existing staff?

The point is either party should not be complacent on certain matters and each must be ready to give and take on some matters.

Nothing is perfect, however, explanation and convincing should be there to ensure a consensus is reached, rather than push things through a friction and end up in abrasion.