Meanwhile demand for foreign automobiles grows steadily. In 2004 for first time, purchase of foreign-made cars has exceeded sales of Russian-made cars by sales volume. The «sitting on two chairs" policy limit is practically reached. Now there is a problem of choice. Either to preserve domestic car industry as it is now by shutting country down for foreign-made imports, a significant increase (because of lack of real competition) of Russian-made automobile prices, what is going to make road traumatism situation even more pronounced (taking into consideration extremely low safety levels of our cars) and, at end, sharp growth of social tension. On other hand, it is necessary to acknowledge that we are unable to catch up with advanced automobile powerhouses of East and West, and, hence, we should simply borrow their technologies, by organizing production of foreign cars in Russia, giving, thus, option for each Russian citizen to purchase car he wants, regardless of where it has been manufactured.

If one considers first variant politically probable, he practically takes Russia on road shoulder of world economic process, hurts interests of middle class and, what is most important, does not rescue domestic car industry, but only prolongs its agony. The other choice, certainly, is not quite without pain. However, here in Russia, a small sacrifice helps winning game. A large-scale foreign investment into motor industry responds to interests of consumers, workers, and state. It is only unprofitable to autooligarches that have got used to parasite from their monopoly position and take advantage of imperious protectionist policy.

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But now problem was eliminated! The bosses got an immediate 10% increase in work without paying a penny for it. Sure they used 50 cents more electricity. And some bosses will gladly lose $1,000's of dollars in work to save 50 cents in electricity. But some people don't care if business makes a profit as long as they LOOK like they are cutting costs.

This isn't only example of how health of a building cuts worker efficiency/effectiveness.

2. We had one business where walls were covered with mold, especially behind pictures and calenders.

Everyone bickered and complained about headaches etc ALL week long. Management was constantly talking to someone from Union about some complaint or another. Workers were constantly taking sick leave. Employee clumsiness was costing a fortune in copying machine and other mechanical repairs.

After cleaning up mold, workplace turned into heaven.

The point of this article is that work environment has a direct effect on worker productivity. Don't hire more workers, take care of workers you already have. Give them a clean healthy place to work. And just changing janitors won't help.