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> Then fire them. That's exactly what will probably happen if they don't comply. I think giving people an opportunity to comply before firing is a good move.
by cglee 14y ago
> Then fire them.
That's exactly what will probably happen if they don't comply. I think giving people an opportunity to comply before firing is a good move.
- jaggederest 14y agoNo, it's a terrible idea. The ones that don't have any other options will stay ( you retain a higher percentage of people who are not top performers ), the rest that you would want to keep leave ( the best employees can just get another remote job right away ) This is the classic problem with voluntary buyouts and other discretionary layoffs - you only keep the people without other options.
- btilly 14y agoIt happens on its own over time as well. See http://brucefwebster.com/2008/04/11/the-wetware-crisis-the-dead-sea-effect/ http://brucefwebster.com/2008/04/11/the-wetware-crisis-the-d... for a fuller description.
- YZF 14y agoI think he meant fire them if they don't provide value. If they're remote and do provide value keep them remote.