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[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've come to understand that but it's a foolish way of operating on their part

[–] ForgotAboutDre 9 points 9 months ago (2 children)

They only loss out on the ones that leave. They win big on the ones that stay.

I wonder if anyone's ever did the maths, I wouldn't be surprised in many instances if it works out. However, it would be hard to estimate the impact of the employee resentment and loss due to losing knowledge.

[–] CosmicTurtle 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

They have done the math.

Over the long term, it costs them almost 4-5 times as much to hire a new employee. It takes most new employees 6-12 months to become as productive as their counterparts. Add the cost of recruiting, interviewing, performance management, etc. Giving a raise by far is the cheapest option.

Long term.

But quarterly profits will always, ALWAYS, supercede any long term investments.

Why take the hit in your operating budget NOW when all you care about is making sure you're hitting next quarter's numbers? Hell, the employee leaving is going to lower your costs so it's better for you in time for the shareholders' meeting.

[–] chiliedogg 0 points 9 months ago

Their goal is to get employees who get comfortable and will stick around for that 3% raise. Hiring someone new - even at a premium - gives them another shot at getting an employee who won't demand a big raise later.

As far as they're concerned, someone who demands a 20% raise today will demand a 20% raise again the same time next year.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Especially when the procedure are garbage written by people hired overseas at the bottom dollar that have never seen the machines. And on top of that there's a lot of tribal knowledge. But I'm at the bottom of the chain looking up. I'm sure the bean counters have thought this all through already