11 Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees

[franklie 0]

interesting how people's perceptions have changed in 65 years.

There's no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage. Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from western properties:

1. If you can get them, pick young married women. They have these advantages, according to the reports of western companies: they usually have more of a sense of responsibility than do their unmarried sisters; they're less likely to be flirtatious; as a rule, they need the work or they wouldn't be doing it — maybe a sick husband or one who's in the army; they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently.

2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Most transportation companies have found that older women who have never contacted the public, have a hard time adapting themselves, are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.

3. While there are exceptions, of course, to this rule, general experience indicates that "husky" girls — those who are just a little on the heavy side — are likely to be more even-tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination — one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit but also reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job. Transit companies that follow this practice report a surprising number of women turned down for nervous disorders.

5. In breaking in women who haven't previously done outside work, stress at the outset the importance of time — the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.

6. Give the female employe in garage or office a definite day-long schedule of duties so that she'll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.

7. Whenever possible, let the inside employe change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be nervous and they're happier with change.

8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. Companies that are already using large numbers of women stress the fact that you have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and consequently is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

9. Be tactful in issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the way that men do. Never ridicule a woman — it breaks her spirit and cuts her efficiency.

10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl's husband or father may swear vociferously, she'll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.

11. Get enough size variety in operator uniforms that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can't be stressed too strongly as a means of keeping women happy, according to western properties.

[GiGii 4]

interesting how people's perceptions have changed in 65 years.

There's no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage. Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from western properties:

1. If you can get them, pick young married women. They have these advantages, according to the reports of western companies: they usually have more of a sense of responsibility than do their unmarried sisters; they're less likely to be flirtatious; as a rule, they need the work or they wouldn't be doing it — maybe a sick husband or one who's in the army; they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently.

2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Most transportation companies have found that older women who have never contacted the public, have a hard time adapting themselves, are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.

3. While there are exceptions, of course, to this rule, general experience indicates that "husky" girls — those who are just a little on the heavy side — are likely to be more even-tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination — one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit but also reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job. Transit companies that follow this practice report a surprising number of women turned down for nervous disorders.

5. In breaking in women who haven't previously done outside work, stress at the outset the importance of time — the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.

6. Give the female employe in garage or office a definite day-long schedule of duties so that she'll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.

7. Whenever possible, let the inside employe change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be nervous and they're happier with change.

8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. Companies that are already using large numbers of women stress the fact that you have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and consequently is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

9. Be tactful in issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the way that men do. Never ridicule a woman — it breaks her spirit and cuts her efficiency.

10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl's husband or father may swear vociferously, she'll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.

11. Get enough size variety in operator uniforms that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can't be stressed too strongly as a means of keeping women happy, according to western properties.

Where in the world did you get this? It seems some things dont match the logic of thinking back in those days. They did not favor young married women. They were child bearing age, and expected them to be baby machines soon after marriage, hence didn't view them as prime hiring material. They knew they'd be out of the office for maternity leave, and cause disruptions. Also points to women's sensitivity and keeping women happy at work very much dont seem the norm for guidelines back then.

Please provide a link to the article.

[alienlovechild 75]

They did not favor young married women. They were child bearing age, and expected them to be baby machines soon after marriage, hence didn't view them as prime hiring material.

Look at the date. In 1943 it was in WWII and women were needed in the war effort.

There's no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point.

Edited September 17, 2008 by alienlovechild

[rocks 494]

is it an american article?

[kaydee457 13]

#9 has withstood the test of time........

[franklie 0]

Where in the world did you get this? It seems some things dont match the logic of thinking back in those days. They did not favor young married women. They were child bearing age, and expected them to be baby machines soon after marriage, hence didn't view them as prime hiring material. They knew they'd be out of the office for maternity leave, and cause disruptions. Also points to women's sensitivity and keeping women happy at work very much dont seem the norm for guidelines back then.

Please provide a link to the article.

I didn't think it was real when I first got it but I checked at Snopes.com and according to that website, the article is in fact real.

[rocks 494]

i googled it and found a copy of the article

http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/200..._in_the_wo.html

"This is an actual excerpt from Transportation Magazine written for male supervisors in 1943 on how to handle women in the workplace."

[GiGii 4]

They did not favor young married women. They were child bearing age, and expected them to be baby machines soon after marriage, hence didn't view them as prime hiring material.

Look at the date. In 1943 it was in WWII and women were needed in the war effort.

I saw the date, that's why i wrote what i did. They favored SINGLE ladies, with no kids, no, families, no problems to worry about.

[almaty 19]

sopund logical to me...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

sopund logical to me...

Disgrace to your comrades.... :angry:

You will have a horde of hormonal commies at your doorstep soon :devil:

[almaty 19]

sopund logical to me...

Disgrace to your comrades.... :angry:

You will have a horde of hormonal commies at your doorstep soon :devil:

sadly, i was just quoting from the press guide of Sarah Palin..her big teats..persauded me to post that..i am better now..or was that tina fey book?? i am so confused

[Chica Yeyé 41]

sopund logical to me...

Disgrace to your comrades.... :angry:

You will have a horde of hormonal commies at your doorstep soon :devil:

sadly, i was just quoting from the press guide of Sarah Palin..her big teats..persauded me to post that..i am better now..or was that tina fey book?? i am so confused

I understand brother.... it will be allright soon

[Ban Hammer 14,294]

#9 has withstood the test of time........

#2 has some truth in it too.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

#9 has withstood the test of time........

#2 has some truth in it too.

#######??? Are you insinuating that at MY age, at MY age I am fuzzy and non corteous???? STFU, you disrespectful child

[Ban Hammer 14,294]

#9 has withstood the test of time........

#2 has some truth in it too.

#######??? Are you insinuating that at MY age, at MY age I am fuzzy and non corteous???? STFU, you disrespectful child

silence, spring chicken.