#8: Exploiting knowledge workers
Work bit 1: It was easy to exploit workers during the industrial age because workers did not own their tools of production. That still applies in some sectors like manufacturing. However, knowledge workers do own the tools of their trade. If you try to exploit them, they can take their tools and leave.
Work bit 2: The workers have left the farm. Some time this year more than half the population of the world will, for the first time, be living in a town or a city.
Work bit 3: Did you know that flatter organizations can lead to job hopping? Flat organizations mean fewer opportunities for promotion.
Work bit 4: You’re not really hired for your experience, skill, or knowledge. You are hired for your energy. Without your energy, you won’t do much. So get some rest.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
Work bit 2: The workers have left the farm. Some time this year more than half the population of the world will, for the first time, be living in a town or a city.
Work bit 3: Did you know that flatter organizations can lead to job hopping? Flat organizations mean fewer opportunities for promotion.
Work bit 4: You’re not really hired for your experience, skill, or knowledge. You are hired for your energy. Without your energy, you won’t do much. So get some rest.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
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