Loss in productivity: $70,000 – $100,000/year Discount off of Dietco Supplement: $20/month
Two-night stay at Schrute Farms: Priceless
Once again, Julie is working extra hard this week for one of our clients and has asked me to fill in for her here on the blog. I’m Troy Foster a fellow labor and employment attorney with Ford & Harrison and an avid fan of the show. This week’s episode was classic Dunder Mifflin, I hope you enjoy the post.
Schrute Farms? Dietco Co.? Scranton C2? Now, while our friends at Dunder Mifflin aren’t known for their hard work and dedication, virtually nothing is getting done in the office now. How can it? There’s too much other stuff to do. Our top performer, Dwight, is too busy taking reservations for the farm (today’s frightening and real version of the Bates Motel). After he fills up the guest book, Dwight is busy all weekend long – table building, farming, and even tucking Jim and Pam in with a quick read from Harry Potter – the fun never stops. After chasing Mose around all weekend, it’s no wonder that he is wiped out for work on Monday morning. Michael is also yawning after his long hours at Dietco Co. The miracle diet formula is no miracle for Michael (though it might have been for his employees if he saw a little of himself in his obnoxious boss, Nick). He is so tired that he’s even more distracted than normal, if that is possible. He is unable to even remember Ryan’s presentation – not to mention the company policy that prohibits him from having a second job. In addition to his own desire to do nothing at work, he is affecting others – begging Kevin for gambling tips, and asking Oscar for another cash advance and financial advice.
What is missing from all of this? Oh yeah, Dunder Mifflin! With its employees paying a lot of attention on these adventures, Dunder Mifflin is certainly paying a hefty price in the loss of productivity – day in and day out. Many companies do not let employees have other jobs without getting permission first. Whether you have a policy like that or some other method, you don’t want to have employees not pulling their weight on your dime. You sure don’t want to be left like Dunder Mifflin, with no one around to push the paper!
