People are having difficulty adjusting to a new, harsh system structure in today’s fast-paced, competitive world, where success is elusive and failure is a constant danger. The “Hire, Fire, Rehire” strategy is one such structure that has drawn notice and worn out this generation.
In this, technique workers are hired quickly, devoting all of their time, effort, and attention to the demands of the firm. After a set amount of time, the employees are fired by the company in reaction to ‘Shifting Business Needs or Circumstances’. When a business needs to add new talent to its team, we frequently go through a drawn-out process of several rounds of interviews with an extensive evaluation of abilities, and an assessment of skills.
After careful evaluation when we get hired suddenly the fear of being fired at any given time once we join an organisation often leads to anxiety and loss of confidence every day while working for the workplace and at the end of the day if one is indeed fired, it snaps something within which has a significant impact on our life.
Unlike the hiring process, firing doesn't involve five rounds and a series of selection processes, and minimal training may not align with the expectations of both the company and the employee. It's crucial to provide employees with sufficient time for education and assimilation into the work culture, offering opportunities for growth so that both the employees and their work can flourish.
On various prominent social media platforms, you'll come across numerous individuals sharing their struggles with this prevalent work culture. They often become victims on the internet, expressing dissatisfaction with how the company failed to meet the promises made during the selection process and how they are currently being treated. These narratives not only highlight the challenges faced by employees but also contribute to diminishing the confidence of aspiring professionals preparing for job opportunities.
The controversial approach adopted by companies, aiming to maintain high standards and productivity by dismissing employees without affording them opportunities to learn from mistakes, creates a toxic environment. This environment is gradually impacting every aspiring adult of this generation, including those holding professional, expensive degrees earned through years of competition and hard work. Such workplaces end up eroding the mental well-being of individuals.
Now, the question arises, are we willing to accept the perpetuation of this cycle of suffering for both current employees and students striving to secure employment? Or can we advocate for a more humane approach to break free from this destructive 'Hire, Fire, Rehire" cycle, establishing a workplace that genuinely values its employees? Our thoughts and actions hold significance. Let's initiate a conversation for change.
(The author is a student of journalism. All views and opinions expressed in the article are the author’s own)
