Having worked for mostly large companies in a variety of tasks, it is not uncommon that I hear a mid-level or upper manager spout the dreaded words, “You’re lucky to have a job”. Even before the economy turned south, this was the Sword of Dionysus hanging over your working man Damocles whenever a worker had a concern or complaint regarding their working conditions or company policy. While I can see the point of being thankful for a job in our weakened economy, is this response actually beneficial for a business?

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July 30th, 2009 | Business | 1 comment