The recent recession has caused fear in the minds of most employees, fearing that they too are likely to lose their jobs. News stories are riddled with information about layoffs and downsizing that more and more employees are changing how they work.
Although some businesses are not as sensitive to the recession as others are, all employees are experiencing the fear of losing their incomes due to layoffs. Therefore more and more employees are doing what they are supposed to do; working hard and smart and getting things done quicker than ever. Before the recession hit, jobs were available, businesses were making money and things were generally going well. Thus, employees took time to do non-work related things during work hours without the risk of losing their job as long as they got the job done before the deadline set by the boss. Most people took their jobs and performance for granted and when the going was good. However, now, most people are work during work hours, put in an extra effort and make sure that they get the jobs done ahead of time.
Perhaps we should all stop taking things for granted even when the going is good and dedicate ourselves to our work when we are at work. Whether the going is good or the business is experiencing tough times such as now, business owners and bosses know who their best workers are. So as soon as layoffs are on the cards, the shirkers will have to go. So it is best to work hard and smart all the time.
