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originally posted by: JAGStorm
One article says we should pay people bonuses to go back to work.
Why not? Signing bonuses are on the hiring company, my wife just got one for switching her long time job of 14 years along with an nice increase. There are not enough people in the area in her field and she has the leverage. Why not take advantage of it.
originally posted by: JAGStorm
Overall that’s not good for companies or our society.
We are playing musical chairs with an entire workforce.
How do you know? If the company in question feels the ROI is there then the investment makes sense for them.
originally posted by: JAGStorm
How do I know? I open my eyes in the morning!
I can’t get someone to paint, I can’t get a coffee from the shop, I can’t my lawn aerated, My financial advisor is short on time. I talk to friends that have all changed jobs in the last two years, but had previously been with a company for 10.
It is truly the goose that laid the gold egg story! You kill the goose, or in this case, make the goose go to a better paying job!
originally posted by: Echo007
If they want people to go back to work, this would be a good start.
increase pay
No pointless mask requirements
No vaccine mandates
Offer more paid vacation days
I'm not following this, it almost sounds like you're bemoaning the fact that people have switched to a better paying position.
originally posted by: JAGStorm
If a company is giving a bonus to all new hires, what would happen if they just gave that to their long time employees?
Right now the supply of workers is low for a variety of reasons so businesses are having to pay more whether it is salaries, wages, bonuses, etc to attract workers.
originally posted by: Edumakated
Wages are a function of supply and demand of workers.
LOL. What planet do you live on where your employer just goes, "Here, have some cash!"? When I feel I'm due a raise I negotiate for one using metrics and achieved goals. If I feel I'm not getting what I warrant I'm looking for a new role.