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> In the digital age, almost impossible. Documentation, process automation, and knowledge transfer mitigate this risk. Nobody is so thorough at documenting tha
by malfist 2y ago
> In the digital age, almost impossible. Documentation, process automation, and knowledge transfer mitigate this risk.
Nobody is so thorough at documenting that their job is 100% documented and the documentation is fully up to date.
You think Jim, who's been training the new hires on the factory floor for a decade, who knows all the tricks to making this fit together at wiget factory even when the process instructions are vague, has documented everything?
Could document everything?
Just be cause digital records are present doesn't mean they're complete, up to date or accurate.
Institutional knowledge is a thing, and it's very valuable. You can't wave it away and say we're in a digital age.
- andreygrehov 2y ago> You think Jim, who's been training the new hires on the factory floor for a decade, who knows all the tricks to making this fit together at wiget factory even when the process instructions are vague, has documented everything? No, I don't think so. That's why the lay-offs predominantly target probationary employees.
- eadler 2y agoWhat do you believe "probationary employees" means? What is their average tenure at the department?
- andreygrehov 2y agoThey are in the first year of employment.
- eadler 2y agoIs this actually the case? what about people who were promoted or moved positions? Is this the case for all federal jobs or can it be longer for some roles?
- jghn 2y agoNo. They are in the first year of their current level/role. That may mean the first year of employment. It could also mean they were promoted.
- andreygrehov 2y agoCorrect. The majority are not promoted. If they are in the first year of their current level/role and have previous experience, they still haven't accumulated much institutional knowledge to make them indispensable. While experience helps, their impact in a new role is still developing, and their departure is less likely to disrupt operations significantly.