Yu Zhou also felt exhausted. He had initially thought that with the current system and sufficient preparation time, even if there were minor issues during implementation, it wouldn't lead to any major problems.
However, he hadn't expected that on the very first day of implementation, problems would arise. Not only were the factory employees resentful but silent, but arguments with the security guards had also broken out.
Liang Xiaohai was drenched in cold sweat, never imagining that Yu Zhou would witness such a situation.
What did this signify? It meant that the grievances within the factory were much higher than he had anticipated, otherwise, problems wouldn't have surfaced on the first day.
"What's going on? Wasn't it stipulated that management must be strict? How is it that people are causing trouble at the factory entrance now?"
Liang Xiaohai's expression was grave. Yu Zhou himself was now setting an example by coming to work.
Even if it was only temporary, he was adhering strictly to the rules. Yet, why were these factory workers so determined to court disaster?
Did they not find the high wages attractive and preferred to be unemployed?
After all, the current boss, Yu Zhou, was undeniably impartial, especially when it came to factory management. With him leading by example, one could imagine the extent of his resolve.
"There's truly nothing we can do! All the factory employees were accustomed to being lazy. Suddenly, with the regulations becoming so strict, it's normal for them to have complaints."
The workshop manager also appeared helpless. He wanted to make a good impression on the new boss, but he found himself unable to prevent such incidents.
After all, they were fundamentally different from Yu Zhou. They had all worked together for many years and couldn't possibly offend people over such minor issues.
"I think it's because you haven't taken these regulations seriously, which is why this is happening."
Yu Zhou's expression turned cold at this point.
He wasn't an unreasonable person and had already allocated time for holidays and established rules for requesting leave.
If an employee genuinely had an urgent matter and wanted to take leave, as long as they had a valid reason and met certain criteria, the factory management would approve it.
This was clearly stated in the announcements, yet the factory employees completely disregarded it.
They were acting the same way they always did. If this continued, how could the factory be managed in the future?
"You are the factory leaders, but factory leaders also need to consider human rights!"
"I just want to go out to pick up my child from school. Is that not allowed?"
Seemingly sensing a group of factory leaders looking at her from behind, the woman immediately began to act unreasonably.
Things that were previously permissible were now forbidden, and it was understandable that anyone would find it difficult to accept.
This was precisely why Yu Zhou had given them ample time for change, as ordinary employees did indeed need a period of adjustment.
However, even with the sufficient adjustment period provided, if some people still insisted on making trouble, Yu Zhou would not be lenient.
"If you want to pick up your child during the lunch break, I have nothing to say. But is it time for a break now?"
Yu Zhou stepped forward, his expression growing even more stern.
These employees were his employees, and he was responsible for paying them. Even if the factory incurred losses, he would still pay their wages.
If you accept my wages, yet refuse my management, how could anyone accept that?
Yu Zhou had no intention of resorting to underhanded tactics like fines, but that did not mean that the rules and regulations he personally set could be trampled upon and destroyed by others.
"It's only half an hour early. What's the big deal?"
The woman remained unyielding. In the past, she could disappear during working hours without anyone batting an eye.
Now, she felt she was being quite restrained, only wanting to leave the factory half an hour early to pick up her child. If even this was not allowed, what was the difference between this factory and a prison?
This was the sentiment echoed by many workers.
"Half an hour early, and it's no big deal?"
"Deputy Factory Director Liang, is this the general sentiment of everyone at the dried fruit factory, or just a minority?"
Yu Zhou frowned. Although he wasn't overtly angry at this moment, Liang Xiaohai immediately felt a sense of unease.
It seemed the situation was far more serious than he had imagined. Yes, if all employees felt this way, what was the point of the factory even growing larger in the future?
With such backward management, and even failing to meet the basic standards for attendance, even a massive factory would be dragged down and ruined.
Moreover, the larger the factory, the more unacceptable such a situation would become.
"It's a minority, definitely a minority."
Cold sweat beaded on his back, but even so, he could only try his best to explain.
After all, he had a certain understanding of the current state of the dried fruit factory. Under these circumstances, let alone a minority, almost all employees harbored some resentment.
At this moment, even Liang Xiaohai began to feel that managing a factory was not that simple.
In the past, he might have had deep affection for the factory, but to say he had extensive grassroots management experience would be a stretch.
Back then, wasn't the factory just getting by day by day? It was common for some specialized positions to have no employees visible for days.
There were also instances of ghost employees, things that Liang Xiaohai previously considered normal. A large factory without such issues would be strange, wouldn't it?
But once you become accustomed to it, do the things that gradually feel normal truly remain normal?
Yu Zhou knew this was highly abnormal, which was why he first targeted management issues. Yet, Liang Xiaohai was only now realizing the seriousness of the situation.
"Factory Director Yu, Director Liang, Director Zhao, you're all here?"
"Still embarrassing me here. Can't you wait even half an hour? Get back inside quickly."
Suddenly, a middle-aged man in a factory uniform hurried over. Upon seeing the middle-aged woman, he became furious. Disregarding any notions of propriety, he grabbed her and was about to drag her back into the workshop.
What an embarrassment! He had truly lost face today!