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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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One time I worked for a small company (300ish employees) that was well known locally for being heavy handed and micromanaging. I have never before or since seen so much intentional time wasting by so many people in one place.
Turns out if you micromanage your workforce and are constantly slapping their hands for not appearing to be busy enough, you'll successfully create a bunch of actors who should get Emmys for playing the part of "productive" employees.
On the other hand, if you treat them well, give them the tools to do their jobs, and leave them alone most people will actually do their jobs quite well. Shocking, I know.
I work for a miniscule company, four employees and the owner.
I can't believe you work for Five Guys!
I'm included in the calculation, so I AM (one of) Five Guys!