On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[the.dreamfinder]

That sounds nice and all, but it just means that the popcorn vendor will be let go. No one can afford to pay unskilled workers a "living wage."

High volume, high quality customer service is a skill.

 

[_caleb]

That sounds nice and all, but it just means that the popcorn vendor will be let go. No one can afford to pay unskilled workers a "living wage."

LOL

In-N-Out Burger (in Northern CA, a very expensive place to live) starts their “unskilled” employees at $16/hr.

Chick-fil-A in the same market hires at $16.50/hr.

CA minimum wage is $10/hr. The result of paying “unskilled” workers 150% of minimum wage is quality workers (motivated to keep better-laying jobs) who have a much higher job satisfaction (reducing expensive turnover and training).

Disneyland CMs make $10/hour.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

LOL

In-N-Out Burger (in Northern CA, a very expensive place to live) starts their “unskilled” employees at $16/hr.
Chick-fil-A in the same market hires at $16.50/hr.

Disneyland CMs make $10/hour.

Yet they still choose to work there instead of Chick-fil-a or In-N-Out. Weird.

CA minimum wage is $10/hr. The result of paying “unskilled” workers 150% of minimum wage is quality workers (motivated to keep better-laying jobs) who have a much higher job satisfaction (reducing expensive turnover and training).

Job satisfaction comes from more than just cash compensation.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

CA minimum wage is $10/hr. The result of paying “unskilled” workers 150% of minimum wage is quality workers (motivated to keep better-laying jobs) who have a much higher job satisfaction (reducing expensive turnover and training).

Disneyland CMs make $10/hour.

I'm a firm believer in "A well-treated employee is a good employee".

 

[_caleb]

Yet they still choose to work there instead of Chick-fil-a or In-N-Out.

The power of Pixie Dust!

Job satisfaction comes from more than just cash compensation.

I completely agree. And from what CMs and former CMs are reporting on these boards, Disney isn’t doing a great job at either.

 

[_caleb]

I'm a firm believer in "A well-treated employee is a good employee".

As am I! I’m in corporate training. I believe training makes the difference between success and failure. But if people are worried about being able to pay rent, they’re going to be stressed/distracted and their performance will be negatively affected no matter how well trained they are.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yet they still choose to work there instead of Chick-fil-a or In-N-Out.


Job satisfaction comes from more than just cash compensation.

1. You’re still acting as though someone walks out their front door and says “hmmm...where am I gonna go to work today by choice?i have so many options available to me!!” Thats a nice concept in a vaccuum.

2. You’re joking, right?

I'm a firm believer in "A well-treated employee is a good employee".

I believe every labor study ever has come to that same conclusion...

 

[ImperfectPixie]

As am I! I’m in corporate training. I believe training makes the difference between success and failure. But if people are worried about being able to pay rent, they’re going to be stressed/distracted and their performance will be negatively affected no matter how well trained they are.

I can agree with that...but...a well-treated employee also knows that they are appreciated, and will generally go the extra mile for their employer, should the need arise.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

You’re still acting as though someone walks out their front door and says “hmmm...where am I gonna go to work today by choice?i have so many options available to me!!” Thats a nice concept in a vaccuum.

I was responding to a post that literally showed fast food companies who can't fully staff even at $16/hr.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I was responding to a post that literally showed fast food companies who can't fully staff even at $16/hr.

There are some young people who think they're above working at a fast-food joint even though they aren't even out of high school and/or have zero experience.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I was responding to a post that literally showed fast food companies who can't fully staff even at $16/hr.

Should have added that those young people need a reality slap.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I was responding to a post that literally showed fast food companies who can't fully staff even at $16/hr.

Ok...but I’m just saying that it’s not as simple for lower paying jobs as “choice”.

It could be simply what’s on a bus line...or if you can work off hours for your kids...and none of those things are ideal.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There are some young people who think they're above working at a fast-food joint even though they aren't even out of high school and/or have zero experience.

Well that’s “generational drift”...and it’s an issue too.

 

[_caleb]

I can agree with that...but...a well-treated employee also knows that they are appreciated, and will generally go the extra mile for their employer, should the need arise.

Yes. And the best, most tangible way to show an employee that they are appreciated? Wages that cover basic living expenses.

After that, there’s also flexible scheduling, benefits, empowerment to make decisions, resources needed for personal safety, and general encouragement. As an employer, how many of these is Disney known for?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

But haven’t well all benefitted from the growth of the stock market?

That’s what they tell us on the tv..

...but the sad reality is “we”
Is a smallish group in your statement. A meager 401K?...yes.

But real tangible financial growth?...meh...not so much.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Yes. And the best, most tangible way to show an employee that they are appreciated? Wages that cover basic living expenses.

After that, there’s also flexible scheduling, benefits, empowerment to make decisions, resources needed for personal safety, and general encouragement. As an employer, how many of these is Disney known for?

Basically none. And that's why I hate big corporate America. There's no need to treat employees like they're disposable.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yes. And the best, most tangible way to show an employee that they are appreciated? Wages that cover basic living expenses.

After that, there’s also flexible scheduling, benefits, empowerment to make decisions, resources needed for personal safety, and general encouragement. As an employer, how many of these is Disney known for?

Agree...

And if I could add - the promise of more. As in a reasonable reward of loyalty with advancement in under 14 years...or a consistent raise schedule.

You know who does well with the latter and it generally shows? Trader Joe’s. You can just work and make consistent raises...they have good medical...and at least used to have a no-match 10% retirement contribution plan.

Not shangri-la...but it works better in practice.

 

[hopemax]

If you want to pay 30% more for your entrance tickets, by all means, encourage Disney to pay 30% more than the minimum wage for street sweepers, ticket-takers, lanyard-yankers, food-sliders, merchandise sellers and button-pushers.

If the market could bear a 30% price increase, why aren’t they charging those prices right now? Isn’t that what they are supposed to be doing? No charity of that magnitude to consumers simply because they are paying labor less.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Basically none. And that's why I hate big corporate America. There's no need to treat employees like they're disposable.

They used to be closer to being known for these things...for decades. Michael axed That in the early 90’s...frank Wells not blameless either. And Roy E was the “Don”’of the board at that time.

No clean hands in big business.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

They used to be closer to being known for these things...for decades. Michael axed That in the early 90’s...frank Wells not blameless either. And Roy E was the “Don”’of the board at that time.

No clean hands in big business.

Agreed. And Wall Street keeps demanding more.