Definitely things have
changed.
David L.
Ben Franklin: “Only a
virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt, they have
more need of masters.”
Serious
Steps When Hiring Women !!!
The following is an excerpt from the
July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was serious and written
for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II * a mere
58 years ago !
Obviously, the intent was not to be "funny," but by
today's standards, this is hilarious! (In 2003 are we men still guided by
these suggestions?)
Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women
Employees:
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. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a
sense of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they're less likely to
be flirtatious, they need the work or they wouldn't be doing it, 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. Older women who
have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves and are
inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's always well to impress upon older
women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.
3. General
experience indicates that "husky" girls * those who are just a little on the
heavy side * are 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
reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would
make her mentally or physically unfit for the job.
5. 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,
delivery service is likely to be slowed up.
6. Give the female employee
a definite day-long schedule of duties so that they'll keep busy without
bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous
companies 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 employee change from
one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be less
nervous and happier with change. Also lowers the risk of job related
pregnancies.
8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods
during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A
girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair
tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.
9.
Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often
sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the way men do. Never ridicule
a woman, it breaks her spirit and cuts off her efficiency. This is especially
important during her time-of-the-month.
10. Be reasonably considerate
about using strong language around a woman; she'll grow to dislike a place of
business where she hears too much sexual joking.
11. Get enough size
variety in operator's uniforms so that each girl can have a proper fit. This
point can't be stressed too much in keeping women happy. If pants are issued
be sure the zipper is not in the front.
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