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=== On being cruel to be kind === | === On being cruel to be kind === | ||
We have canvassed the odd phenomenon of [[mediocrity drift]] whereby the feedback loops of [[lateral resignation]] and [[reduction in force]] induce an odd system effect whereby the parts of your workforce you are most anxious to retain progressively | We have canvassed the odd phenomenon of [[mediocrity drift]] whereby the feedback loops of [[lateral resignation]] and [[reduction in force]] induce an odd [[system effect]] whereby the parts of your workforce you are most anxious to retain progressively deteriorate in ''quality'', if not number. | ||
Employment is not, naturally, an equilibrium state.<ref>And nor should it be, though it is made (regrettably) more stable by labour laws.</ref> There is a fragile sweet spot when master and servant both feel they are getting a reasonable return for their investment, but keeping near it requires constant attention, the way driving along a straight road still requires ''steering''. | Employment is not, naturally, an equilibrium state.<ref>And nor should it be, though it is made (regrettably) more stable by labour laws.</ref> There is a fragile sweet spot when master and servant both feel they are getting a reasonable return for their investment, but keeping near it requires constant attention, the way driving along a straight road still requires ''steering''. | ||