Recently, a Hong Kong-funded telecommunications factory in Dongguan "Flender" issued a remarkable holiday notice, which attracted much attention from the outside world. According to the notice, the factory will suspend production and take a three-month break due to insufficient orders, and the holiday will start on December 12, 2023 and end on March 12, 2024, for a total of three months. This is a rare move for a factory that has been operating in Dongguan for 19 years. This news has caused a wide discussion in the society, and everyone has become very interested in the reasons and effects behind the long-term shutdown of the factory.
The factory mentioned in the holiday notice that due to the current severe situation in the industry, the sharp reduction in orders has brought impact and damage to the factory's production. The lack of orders at the factory, coupled with the current situation at the factory, forced the factory leadership to make a holiday decision. As a long-term factory, such a long period of shutdown will undoubtedly bring a series of problems and troubles to the factory and employees. According to a source close to the factory, at its peak, the factory had 800 employees, including more than 50 high-tech talents. The factory has advanced equipment and leading technology, and has a high reputation and reputation in the industry. It has extensive cooperation with well-known enterprises such as Huawei, Foxconn, Anjiexin, Guoren, Ericsson, Ketai, Andrew, Comba, Datang and so on. However, in the face of the severe situation in the industry, the factory also had to take measures to suspend production and close operations to ease the operating pressure.
For employees who have been on vacation, a long period of shutdown and business closure will undoubtedly cause problems in their lives. The factory mentioned in the notice that employees will be paid during the holiday period in accordance with the requirements of the Labor Law and relevant local regulations. However, the exact amount of the distribution is unknown. For employees with reduced incomes, the financial situation during the holiday period can be severely unstable and even unable to meet the daily expenses of the family. As a result, employees are faced with a dilemma: whether to stay at home and wait for a return to work, or to find another way out and find a new job opportunity.
Some netizens believe that paid leave is a rare experience, so employees should enjoy it. However, some netizens believe that the salary during the holiday period may be relatively low, or even unable to meet daily expenses, so it is the best policy to find new job opportunities in advance. Different points of view have their own merits, and it is difficult to say which is better or worse at present. However, for those employees who work to make ends meet, the loss of income during the holiday season can be a big problem for their lives, so their decisions will be about their own well-being and that of their families.
A three-month holiday is undoubtedly a huge challenge and pressure for a factory with nearly 1,000 employees. First of all, the factory will face huge economic losses. A three-month shutdown will result in the plant's production capacity not being able to function properly and maximize profits. Second, factories will also be at risk of staff loss and technology loss. Prolonged shutdowns can lead to reduced enthusiasm for work or even resignation. For a technology-based factory, the loss of employees will undoubtedly have a serious impact on the technical strength and competitiveness of the factory. Finally, there is the risk of the market. Prolonged shutdowns may result in a factory's competitive position in the market declining and market share being replaced by other competitors.
Fortunately, the factory said in the holiday notice that this holiday is a last resort, hoping to get orders as soon as possible and return to normal business as soon as possible. It is hoped that the factory will be able to overcome this difficulty and resume production and operation as soon as possible.
In the face of the current severe market situation and operating pressure, a factory in Dongguan had to choose a long period of shutdown to alleviate its business difficulties. Employees face reduced revenues and difficult choices, while factories will face challenges such as economic losses, employee turnover, and market risk. However, it is hoped that this factory can find a solution to the problem as soon as possible, resume normal production and operation as soon as possible, and make greater contributions to Dongguan and even the entire communication industry. For employees, it is expected that they will be able to make rational choices and ensure the quality of life for themselves and their families as much as possible. At the same time, we also hope to give some support and help to factories and employees to jointly cope with the current difficulties and challenges. Only by working together can we tide over the difficulties and usher in a better future.