How can you judge workers over generations, you ask.
Here's how.
Technology has made our jobs easier over time.(you say)
Well thats just my opinion. I would still rather punch things into a computer than have millions of papers to turn in daily.
If it is easier, then why does it take 3X's longer for a new hire to reach a working skill level that was achieved in 30 days by the someone in the 80's.
One of the reasons it takes more time to train an employee now than it did then is UPS is a fortune 500 company and is more liable than ever before. With lawsuits pretty much for anything these days companies have to take the time to develop their employees with different aspects of business for example
1. Violence in the workplace
2. Loss Prevention
3. Technology (Diad,Scanners,I think clerks use AS400 not really too sure,
4.Time in Transit (Service)
5. Sexual Harrasment
6. Methods
7. OJT
The list can go on and on. When I was hired I got a binder covering every aspect off UPS. From methods to policies everything. This is a standard for pretty much all companies these days. There are just more things that companies try and hold there employees accountable for these days than years before.
How can you compare a driver from 2007 to a driver in 1970?
In the 70's a new driver did not need a simulator to teach them what falling down felt like and what the causes were that made it happen.
I agree
Truck models's are different,equiptment is more up to date,
Ha, Ha, that's a good one. I drive a P5, stadium seat, stick shift with 700,00 miles on it and no power steering.
Your not driving a 1913 ford model T. lol. There are still going to be P5's system wide until they phase them out. Just like anything.
I just can't see this question developing.
This statement proves my point. The question has already developed, that is why Ups has to go to such extremes to try and train a new worker in such basic skills of working, before it can train them to do the job they were hired for.
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