On top of job insecurity, Baker must endure longer, busier hours to compensate for the smaller staff. She and her husband, a pharmacist at St. Vincent's, struggle to find time for their two school-age children. In the long run, the employer could care less. We are all just numbers. Fortunately, Baker is less likely to lose her job because she's a neurosurgery specialist.
Extra skills enhance job security because they spell clout in a tight labor market.
In fact, many companies are fighting to retain skilled workers. I think we stand even on loyalty. It's ironic, but Cessna has found one of the best ways to hold onto its 8,500 employees is to help them gain marketable skills, by footing the bill for flying lessons, for example. Businesses care about loyalty because committed workers do a better job. Generally, the longer you work for a company, the more valuable an employee you are.