Employers are
frustrated by the lack of personal responsibly that exist today for their
entry level job postings. It should start in the home and be reinforced
in the schools. It should teach the lesson that consequence is a
resulting outcome for those who fail to perform. In the home it is
as basic as the failure to cut the grass, do the dishes or clean the
room. In school it is being late on assignments, being late for school,
failure to complete the work or pass the test. What was the
consequence? How many kids are being held back a grade when they
fail to perform? How many privileges are withheld by parents when
their kids dont do the basics?
We are getting in the
work force the results of the lack of consequence to ones actions? If I
am late for work am I fearful I will be fired? When I speed in my car am
I fearful of the ticket or police? Do I respect authority, challenge it
or only live by my rules, my needs, my schedule, how I feel?
When I run an ad,
which seeks people who can show up for work on time five days in a row as a
condition of employment things are bad! But it is the reality of the
pool of entry level workers in our work force. The issue is not pay
because we can deal with that. Talent doesnt matter if you dont show
up, complete the assignment follow the rules. It is personal
responsibility and that is a major problem for employers.
Paul
Double
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karen J. Fawcett
Sent: Sunday, January 01,
2006 1:42
PM
To: Winona Online Democracy
Subject: [Winona] Good
Help Wanted
Today's Winona Daily News headline
"Wanted:Good Help" brings a new topic for our
discussion.
The need for skilled and motivated
workers forces all of us to look at our responsibility to keep our community
healthy and productive. How do families, schools, churches,
organizations, and community government contribute to the development of
workers who are disciplined and prepared for the challenge of
employment?
Recently the word "rigor" has been
used as school curriculum issues are explored. How does that impact both
the education and personal discipline of students? Are our expectations
for our children and ourselves high enough?
Have we supported expansion of
population to bring workers into the community? Do we offer the quality
of life that attracts newcomers?
Our WOD members bring many
perspectives to issues we explore. Let's hear from all of
you.
