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Amazon accused of using algorithms to push warehouse workers to breaking point
(www.theregister.com)
this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2025
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Here is my question, why would they want to do that? Like I get that they want to maximize productivity, but if you keep pushing them, then eventually people quit. Don't they still need workers?
For warehouse positions, at least a decade ago, "hiring events" consisted of showing up with a valid driver's license. I think they did a background check. No interview. Boom, you've got a job.
They effectively have an infinite labor supply and have everything structured to be incredibly resistant to what little room there is for error.