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At the root of many contemporary economic problems (the UK's productivity puzzle, deterioration in the terms & conditions of employment) is one simple issue:

Managers too often see workers not as a 'resource' to be invested in & nurtured for the long-term good of the organisation, but rather as a cost which can be reduced for short-term gain while the longer term consequences will be fixed (in some way) by technology.

The de-humanisaton of economics is a major problem!

#workers #economics

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Housepainter 10mo ago

When recruitment agencies overlook applicants of a certain age, the rot is set in.

I used to think I would never employ a painter over 50 because back in the day they were worn out. Not saying over 50s are superman but these days 50 is the new 60, and because of their old style training they know and can often do more productive work than a lesser skilled less well trained younger person. We need them all, though, young and old, to be valued, not consigned to a box.