Similar "high salary" not only appears in the home improvement industry, the wages of skilled workers in the furniture industry also rise and rise with the changes in the market situation, especially in the redwood industry, which has high technical requirements for workers, the average monthly salary of carpenters and carvers can reach 8,000 Yuan or even tens of thousands. In the home furnishing industry where the demand for skilled workers is strong, can the “high salary†really keep the workers? What problems will the increase in labor costs bring to the enterprise? "High-paying" workers increase market or chain reaction Compared with the increase in raw material prices, the increase in labor costs is more complicated, which not only involves the increase of enterprise costs, but also relates to the continuation of enterprise productivity. In addition, the adjustment of labor costs may also affect the price of the end market, thereby increasing consumption costs. [Reporter observation] Bricklayer costs rank first in the industry Among all types of decoration, the increase in the wages of bricklayers is in the first place. In the past two or three years, the cumulative increase in the labor costs of decoration workers has basically reached more than 40%. Wang Xiaobing, the deputy general manager of the decoration company, told reporters that the biggest increase is the bricklayer. The previously skilled bricklayers were about 130-150 yuan / day. At present, it has reached 200-300 yuan per day, while the daily wages of oil workers, water and electricians are at least 180 yuan and 200 yuan per day. "At present, good technical bricklayers are relatively lacking." Zeng Xiuzhi, deputy general manager of Yaguangya Decoration Co., said that the cost per square meter of bricklayer paving last year was 22-25 yuan, and this year it will cost 30-35 yuan per square meter. The oblique paving, special-shaped paving methods, etc., the labor cost will be higher, so the skilled bricklayer in the peak season of many projects, the monthly salary can get tens of thousands of yuan. In some home improvement companies with higher construction technology, the increase in labor costs is even more dramatic. Wang Jun, manager of the engineering management office of Kebao Beijing Branch, told reporters that currently Kebao paving tiles uses tile adhesives (commonly known as "thin sticking method"), and the cost of such bricklayers has reached 260-300 yuan / day. , Compared with 180 yuan / day last year, an increase of at least 40%. Regarding the substantial increase in the cost of bricklayers, Wang Xiaobing said that at present, there is a certain "labor shortage" in the home improvement industry, especially fewer and fewer skilled bricklayers. At the same time, some "guerrillas" are looking for good workers in order to improve the construction quality and "price increase". In addition, there is dust pollution during the tile work industry, and the working environment is relatively difficult. Therefore, the brickwork cost has risen the most. Regular salary increase reduces worker turnover The adjustment of labor costs of furniture companies is relatively stable. Zhou Kaijun, general manager of Feimei Furniture, said that at the beginning of the year, they increased their labor costs by about 10% -15%, while raw materials also rose by about 10% -15%. The cost pressure of enterprises is not small. He expects that labor costs will also face upwards in the future. Zhu Guangyu, deputy general manager of Peugeot Furniture, told reporters that since 2009, their labor costs have increased by 3 rounds, and the cumulative increase has reached about 40%, and the technical work type has reached 60%. Enterprises must increase their salaries if they want to retain their employees. If the wage demands of workers cannot be met, the turnover of enterprises is bound to increase. Zhu Guangyu said that skilled workers are very important for the production of furniture enterprises, and a large number of people will undoubtedly bring trouble to the production of enterprises. "Each time the salary is raised, the turnover ratio of the company's personnel will be smaller." Redwood "gold and blue collar" high salary is hard to find In the mahogany furniture industry, labor costs rose even more. It is understood that compared to last year, the piece-rate wages of carpenters and carvers of some rosewood enterprises have increased by 40%, with an average of about 8,000 yuan per month, and skilled workers can reach 12,000 yuan per month. In order to recruit good workers, Lian Tianhong directly wrote the salary of the workers on the job advertisements. Among them, the monthly salary of the five-saw sawer was 16,000 yuan, the monthly salary of the milling machine and the table was 14,000 yuan. The salary paid this time is 1.5-2 times higher than that in 2010. Zhang Jianzhao, general manager of Liantianhong Furniture Marketing, said that the adoption of such "astronomical prices" is because high-tech engravers may not meet in three to five years. In one case, if you change jobs halfway through, it is also a huge loss for the company, so the salary offered by the company must be attractive enough. Zhang Jianzhao told reporters that the carpenters in the mahogany industry are now known as "gold and blue collars". They are both skilled and practical. Such workers are very scarce today. There are currently more than 20,000 redwood companies in China. Based on an average of 20 employees per company, there are more than 400,000 employees, but there are not enough "redwood blue collars" that can really meet the needs of enterprises. one tenth. "At present, we are building a 1,000-mu production base, which will soon be put into production. Now we have a large gap in demand for workers, so high-paying recruitment will continue, and the scale may be larger than it is now." Zhang Jianzhao said. Although the wages of workers have been raised, Lian Tianhong has not raised retail prices. Zhang Jianzhao said that enterprises are still digesting labor costs through "profit-making", and the factor that determines the price of furniture is the rise in the price of raw materials for mahogany. [The impact of "high salary"] Reduce costs and reduce construction quality For the foreman who coordinates the entire renovation project, the increase in labor costs means that their profits have decreased. In this regard, people in the industry also expressed concern that in order to offset the pressure of rising labor costs, the foreman may reduce the original process, thereby affecting the quality of construction. Now the workers' wages are discussed with the foreman according to the difficulty of construction. An industry source told reporters that especially when there is a lot of work, the foreman needs to second the workers from other places. High, at least 20%. When the labor cost is too high, the foreman will often persuade the owner to add items to increase the overall decoration cost. This kind of addition is very dangerous for consumers. Wang Jun said that the home improvement company is not responsible for maintenance and warranty for the addition of the agreement between the owner and the foreman in private, and the foreman may also use the owner ’s ignorance of the market and false high prices. Let consumers lose more. In response, many heads of home improvement companies said that to prevent this situation, home improvement companies must increase internal supervision, and at the same time improve their own return visits, inspection system, and further transparent quotation system to reduce the possibility of private transactions between the foreman and the owner. Push up market terminal prices In the face of rising labor costs, companies are most worried that if they cannot fully consume labor pressure, they will eventually be released to the market, thereby pushing up the price. Zhu Guangyu said that although some furniture companies have already raised their prices, the increase is far below the superimposed increase in labor costs and raw materials. Many companies are still adjusting and digesting themselves. Once the enterprises cannot digest, the price increase becomes inevitable. . In the short term, this is very painful for the company, but in the long term, this is the process of market washing. Zhu Guangyu believes that through the test of the peripheral market, companies that can "remain" will face a broader market space. ã€Forecast of employment in the home industry】 Home improvement mechanics will further shortage Although the cost of labor is rising, the reserve army willing to join the decoration industry is decreasing year by year. Zeng Xiuzhi told reporters that the age of home improvement technicians is basically about 40-50 years old, and the old workers will gradually retire. "," Post-90s "pay more attention to the working environment and social status, so most are reluctant to enter this industry. Mr. Yao, a bricklayer of a decoration company, told reporters that the older generation of workers in their villages are mostly engaged in the decoration industry, but now there are few young people who are willing to learn this craft, and only those who are willing to learn are more relaxed in carpentry and hydropower. Type of work. "They feel that doing this is disrespectful and prefer to sit in the office." Master Yao said. Many home improvement companies are also aware of this. Wang Jun said that they now attach great importance to workers, and will evaluate outstanding workers every quarter, and will also invite families of outstanding employees of the year to visit Beijing together. Nowadays, 10% of the outstanding employees are reserved for decoration workers every year. Workers need a sense of belonging Unlike previous years, workers pay more attention to their value and value the company's brand. An 8-year-old woodworking forest master told reporters that there is a stable source of work in the company, and the compensation is more guaranteed, so even if the company's price is lower than "private work", it is more willing to stay in the company. For workers, high salary is only one aspect. Zhang Jianzhao believes that a sense of accomplishment and belonging are more important for workers, such as helping employees solve a series of problems such as accommodation, social security, medical insurance, marriage and childbirth, and settlement, so they are currently planning to Build schools and training bases as soon as possible near the enterprise to solve problems such as employee training and employees' children going to school. "Without worries, workers' enthusiasm for production will be higher." [Industry recommendations] Improve soft power to cope with pressure Zhu Guangyu, Deputy General Manager of Peugeot Furniture The rise in labor costs is a severe test for any company. The company must not only keep the price advantage of the product while increasing costs, but also retain good workers. Therefore, under the pressure of rising costs, companies should strengthen internal management, make internal systems operate more efficiently, and develop new products based on market demand. For employees, enterprises should optimize the soft power of accommodation and working environment. Now workers are very rational and attach great importance to these soft conditions. Actively use high-dose "drip irrigation" Zhang Jianzhao Lian Tianhong Furniture Marketing General Manager If an enterprise is compared to a farmer, a high salary is compared to drip irrigation technology, and an employee is compared to a crop, then if the enterprise wants to have a "bumper harvest", it should give employees a high salary so that they can fully absorb "water and nutrition" . Therefore, we hope to attract the industry's top technicians with high salaries. High salary can not only improve the quality of life of employees, but also stimulate the creative passion of employees, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency of the company. Coupled with scientific management, it is possible to produce a "high salary effect". More importantly, this effect It has a certain recyclability, that is, the enterprise gives back to the employees with high salary, and the employees return to the enterprise with better performance. Give the foreman proper decompression Zeng Xiuzhi, Deputy General Manager of Yaguangya Decoration The increase in labor costs brings pressure to the foreman, so in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the foreman, the home improvement company can appropriately decompress the foreman, for example, appropriately reduce the cost of warranty, management fees, etc. Share the pressure of rising costs. At the same time, home improvement companies should also strengthen internal management training, optimize personnel mix, and keep labor costs within a reasonable range. The frequent increase in labor costs will lead to continuous changes in enterprise costs, which may affect the development of the enterprise and the interests of consumers.
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As a labor-intensive industry, labor costs are one of the important costs for home furnishing enterprises. In recent years, with the increase in labor costs and raw material prices, home furnishing companies have faced an overall adjustment. "Two or three years ago, the average monthly wage of a skilled bricklayer was 3,000 or 4,000 yuan, but now it can reach 6,000 or 7,000 yuan. In case of overtime in peak season, it can even reach 10,000 yuan a month." A home improvement company The person in charge said.