The age old topic of management and labor has been one of great debate. Unions which once dominated the manufacturing industry are now banded together or non-existent. The industrial revolution birthed the need for organized representation of labor and showed management why and how they should treat employees well. This topic has always been of personal interest for me since companies can only succeed if they have competitive and productive businesses. As for the topic of labor, this is imperative. Treating your employees well always seems to benefit the employer with better efficiency, a friendly work environment, or a collective goal. This topic is very emotional for many out of work factory men and women who have been laid-off for one reason or another.
The future of this relationship is one still very unclear. modern trends show that labor unions are not as popular as they once were. Employers are becoming more realistic is providing benefits and regulations to employees which is very beneficial to the working environment. However, there is typically a standoff-ish rivalry that tends to happen between management and labor. The most important thing for companies to encourage is collaboration between labor and management. When everyone can get on the same page, tensions drop and everyone can get down to business, literally. In an article I read HERE there is a great example of this idea in the last paragraph. Check it out.
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