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> thin out the ranks of the older employees. so is this desirable to the company because older aged workers aren't as productive as a younger person? I would'v
by chii 4y ago
> thin out the ranks of the older employees.
so is this desirable to the company because older aged workers aren't as productive as a younger person? I would've imagined that in most skilled trade, experience accounts for a lot.
- s3p 4y agoMaybe. Neither you nor OP nor I know.
- credit_guy 4y agoThe article states that this offer is for the white-collar employees General Motors will offer voluntary buyouts to a “majority” of its U.S. white-collar employees, according to a letter sent to workers Thursday from CEO Mary Barra.
- SkyPuncher 4y agoOlder workers tend to be more expensive because of their experience. This is also a way to "encourage" those considering retirement to do it on your terms.
- red-iron-pine 4y agoLowering salaries. You're not paying Boomer rates to experience folks, you're paying Zoomer rates to noobs, and automating or offshoring the rest.