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The Turnover of Factory Labor: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty, of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature, in Candidacy for the Degree of ... of Political Economy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sumner Huber Slighter

 
9780265277140: The Turnover of Factory Labor: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty, of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature, in Candidacy for the Degree of ... of Political Economy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Gain insight into why workers leave and how clever management can reduce turnover.

The Turnover of Factory Labor presents a practical look at why labor forces change and what that turnover costs to employers. Drawing on real-world studies, it explains how terminations, layoffs, resignations, and seasonal changes affect a plant’s operation. The book also outlines steps managers can take to stabilize employment, improve handling of workers, and lower overhead costs tied to turnover.

  • Understand what counts as labor turnover and why it matters to production and costs
  • Learn how different factors raise or lower turnover, including management practices and work conditions
  • Discover methods that have helped firms reduce turnover, from better hiring to improved supervision and worker development
  • See how reporting and analysis support smarter staffing and steady operations
Ideal for readers of industrial relations, human resources, and operations management who want practical guidance grounded in research.

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