#28: Permanent job insecurity
Work bit 1: Unemployment is down, with more 143 million Americans working. Yet, one-third of workers are worried about layoffs. It seems that job insecurity is now a permanent part of the economy.
Work bit 2: Consumer debt has jumped more than 40% since the end of the recession officially ended in November 2001. Wages have not kept up with inflation and the average worker now takes home less than in 2002. Which means that workers simply can't afford to lose their jobs.
Work bit 3: This unease about jobs means that workers feel under pressure to prove their worth by working longer hours and not taking vacations.
Work bit 4: The good news is that some employers are now insisting that employees take time off to recharge. But August is over, so get back to work.
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: Consumer debt has jumped more than 40% since the end of the recession officially ended in November 2001. Wages have not kept up with inflation and the average worker now takes home less than in 2002. Which means that workers simply can't afford to lose their jobs.
Work bit 3: This unease about jobs means that workers feel under pressure to prove their worth by working longer hours and not taking vacations.
Work bit 4: The good news is that some employers are now insisting that employees take time off to recharge. But August is over, so get back to work.
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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