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by ChuckExAnon on May 3rd, 2009
If a business organization needs to make serious cuts in its costs, it's labor costs, which are usually the most significant, are the first to be examined. Men, still in the majority of the high end career positions, are typically among the highest paid and have the greatest impact on those labor costs. Their performance and contributions to the bottom line will be closely looked at first.
A recession such as we are experiencing that may result in profit loss, offers an opportunity to rid the organization of poor performers and what is known as "dead wood", something about which the organization may have long procrastinated in otherwise doing. Trust me, there is a far greater number of marginal-performing, high-priced "dead wood" among the men than they is among the women employees. And the organization will function far better after that "dead wood" is cleaned out.
As a vice-president of a Fortune 30 corporation, I experienced more than one recession over my 30 years. I know how it works when cost have to be reduced.
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by Dezimae is FINALLY 21 on April 8th, 2009
because alot of men have handy jobs, like construction and such, and people cant afford to build anything or to have their cars fixed or what not. alot of women have desk jobs that, more than likely, they are able to keep.
just my opinion. i am a woman with a desk job and i have been told my job is secure (knock on wood) but my bf runs the risk of getting laid off every day as a body mechanic, because not everyone wants to have the ugly imperfections of their cars fixed unless they absolutely have to.
by IntotheForge on September 13th, 2009
Men have always been more expendable than women, not just in the job market. The marketplace is a competition, just like war, and men are usually the ones to wind up on the business end of pikes. Besides, it's harder for men to present a discrimination case than women.
by Brandy on September 13th, 2009
definitely women
by Stillme FBB on April 18th, 2009
Men are looking for a job with insurance for the family, insurance costs companies alot of money! Women can do alot of smaller jobs, less pay, and are willing to.
by CT on April 11th, 2009
Simply because women will work for less pay and are much more adaptable :D
by Mr. Sex ~ The Original Mr. Knowitall on April 8th, 2009
Because there are more men in the workforce than women because alot of women stay home to take care of their children.
by Ice man on April 8th, 2009
LOL Because we're lazy bastards who just want to drink beer and watch strippers all day !! :):)
by Ditto on April 8th, 2009
I don't know, I'd have to look at the statistics. Is there a 50/50 split in the workforce? What effect does the traditional housewife have on the numbers? etc...
by Banned from Yahoo on April 8th, 2009
Because men are not in a minority.
by yummy_mummy on April 8th, 2009
because there are alot of strippers out there ;)
by TheJoker on April 8th, 2009
It could be because more women are prepared to do part-time jobs than men.
Unemployment benefits?
by ebp on January 11th, 2011
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No benefits are payable because the week ending 08-21-10 was used as a waiting period week.
by vampirestinkies on September 3rd, 2010
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What will be your plans when the Unemployment benefits run out in 99 weeks and you don't have a job?
by hallagan on December 2nd, 2010
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has anyone had their unemployment appealed by their former company? I was fired but was given unemployment by commission. any advice?
by ginagina1965 on January 3rd, 2011
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I lost my 60k job 1/10 and I got a job making $14/hour for 32 hours a week but it wasn't what I was told so quit. Can I still get CA UI?
by Donnyvee on December 15th, 2010
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That makes perfect sense, Thank you Gramps.
by Spicy Hot on May 3rd, 2009
pruning the corporate bush.
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by IntotheForge on September 13th, 2009