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Because the dollars are easy to measure, but the employee happiness and other fuzzier metrics aren't. Just like we've known for a while that getting software d
by jfim 2y ago
Because the dollars are easy to measure, but the employee happiness and other fuzzier metrics aren't.
Just like we've known for a while that getting software developers their own offices increases productivity (but costs money/doesn't look trendy), or that getting rid of senior aeronautical engineers might lower quality over time (but saves money).
- tsunamifury 2y agoMany many executives do not believe happiness improves productivity and in fact many believe it reduces it. Specifically midwesterner’s who think pain is honor and grit vs a waste of energy and distraction.
- smcin 2y agoInteresting comment, is there any quantitative study or data corroborating regional attitudes in the US?
- tsunamifury 2y agoNo obviously not
- smcin 2y agoAnecdotally, do you find it tends to be true?
- tsunamifury 2y agoYea it's pretty common in the Midwestern owners mindset. They see pain as a motivator and a grit builder. It's what commonly limits the midwest from building advanced tech these days IMO. They simply don't value building a 'better life' and enjoy the power structure as it is.
- RandomWorker 2y agoIn the article they said it cost the company $5,000 per employee that left before the first year. So, before they took action they probably measured the money.
- Sohcahtoa82 2y ago> employee happiness and other fuzzier metrics aren't. I'd think turnover rate could act as a proxy for employee happiness.