Employers vs. Employees
Adrian Zarif
Life Optimization Coach - Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do, you can do it easier, faster and better!
Renouncing the traditional classifications of "employers" and "employees" can have several potential advantages, particularly in the context of fostering a more equitable and cooperative work environment.
Here are some advantages:
Equality and Collaboration:
Removing the rigid distinction between employers and employees can promote a more egalitarian workplace culture where all individuals are seen as equal contributors to the success of the organization. This can foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork.
Increased Autonomy:
Without the traditional employer-employee hierarchy, individuals may have more autonomy and freedom in how they approach their work. This can lead to increased creativity, innovation, and job satisfaction.
Flexible Roles:
Renouncing these classifications allows for more fluidity in roles and responsibilities within the organization. Employees may have the opportunity to take on different roles based on their skills and interests, leading to a more dynamic and adaptable workforce.
Shared Responsibility:
When everyone is viewed as a stakeholder in the organization, there can be a greater sense of shared responsibility for its success. This can lead to higher levels of engagement and commitment from all members of the team.
Reduced Hierarchical Barriers:
Eliminating the employer-employee distinction can break down hierarchical barriers within the organization, promoting open communication and transparency. This can facilitate smoother decision-making processes and a more inclusive workplace culture.
Alignment of Interests:
By treating everyone as equal participants, there may be greater alignment of interests between individuals and the organization as a whole. This can result in a stronger sense of purpose and motivation among employees.
Adaptation to Changing Work Dynamics:
In today's rapidly changing work landscape, traditional employment models may become increasingly outdated. Renouncing these classifications allows organizations to adapt more easily to emerging trends such as remote work, the gig economy, and flexible work arrangements.
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Legal and Regulatory Simplification:
Depending on the jurisdiction, there may be legal and regulatory complexities associated with traditional employer-employee relationships. Renouncing these classifications could simplify compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Overall, renouncing the distinctions between employers and employees and fostering a collaborative-cooperative enterprise work environment can promote a more inclusive, flexible, and innovative workplace culture that is better suited to thrive in the modern economy.
However, it's essential to carefully consider the specific context and implications for your organization before making such a significant change.
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I support the idea of implementing collaborative & cooperative work environments in enterprises.
I guess it is time to integrate Democracy into Economy
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9 个月Hi Thomas 3/3 This is an open discussion for those who are eager to optimize and reshape organizations so that they really work "for all", not just for a few. If there is no decision-making feedback that empower all people to decide who coordinates the organization, the higher decision-making power will be exercised continuously by almost the same people and this works against inclusivity and equivalence principles. Thank you for your comment and for the opportunity to carry on this conversation. (Adrian Zarif)
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9 个月Hi Thomas 2/3 However, in my opinion, there are topics where, for equivalence and inclusivity, all the members should be involved in the decision-making process. In these situations consent-based decision making is useless (because of the large number of members) so other ways to make decisions are necessary. However, in important things like the direction the organization is pursuing or on how venues are shared / distributed, all the members should have a say, at least about who will make such decisions. I had some experiences in such situations, so I know what I'm talking about. The main coordinating group of a community/organization/enterprise should be changeable from time to time (at certain terms), otherwise the organization itself is not dynamic at all, but stuck in a certain power dynamic, especially when there are just a few people deciding how people are paid, for example. (Adrian Zarif)
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9 个月Hi Thomas 1/3 I agree that there are many situations and many possibilities. The main point is that in collaborative-cooperative communities/organizations/enterprises, the employer and employees could become the same and the share of generated value could be decided together - how much goes in salaries and how, how much goes in development after all costs etc. The idea is that there is not a one size fits all solution and I invite people to explore, discover and if necessary optimize or innovate ways to organize together and decide together while working together. Sociocracy is an excellent way to share decision-making power and responsibility in communities/organizations/enterprises throughout domains with specific aims with about 5 to 7 people working and deciding together. (Adrian Zarif)
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9 个月In my view, with sociocracy, you can still have an organization that is employer to people (with a work contract), without the subordination link that gives a juridical justification to any kind of power over dynamics. If you look at the relationship between a web platform and individual delivery drivers, they are not employee of the company, but it is worse for them. They don't even have the protections from work regulations. But it is a big subject. In the future, I want to write an article about that...
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9 个月Laura Marie (LM) Davis, 1/2 Excellent question. Thank you! Well, I generally work with people, not making recommendations but having conversations as long as people are interested to discuss a certain topic and make an authentic human connection that could last. Courage is necessary on both sides, because any authentic conversation brings some vulnerability. To answer your question (which a expect would be the beginning of a more in depth conversation - please take it as an open invitation), in case the circumstances will facilitate a conversation on this topic, I would probably invite the owners to pay attention and be aware at the possibility that people will gradually realize that they can associate together and do the same work but in a democratic way, meaning they will decide together while working together. Adrian Zarif