Increased Workload - Why Won't They Hire More Ppl?!?

Question

Workload has increased significantly over an extended period of time which legitimizes creating a new position. Me and my co-workers have been picking up the work out of necessity but cannot sustain this increased pace forever. My manager refuses to ask administration for a new position. Why would my manager make this decision? What effect might this have on me and my co-workers?

Answer 1

This is how most of the organizations survive and achieve more success in business.

Strategies adopted by companies to succeed in the present day competitive environment are.....

Less staff
Automation
More work and higher responsibilities
Comparatively more pay and fringe benefits to attract and retain talent.
Create challenging working environment and encourage Youngsters to handle positions of high responsibilities.
Performance based increments and promotions etc...etc...

Answer 2

The manager might think the increased workload won't continue, or might know the company can't really afford an additional position. Or for all you know, the manager might have asked and been turned down - they wouldn't necessarily tell you that.

Answer 3

Your manager may have been told he cannot hire any more help, or he knows the budget cannot absorb the cost of an additional employee. he's the manager and has to make decisions that may not always be popular.
While work load has increased, so have costs, and increased costs may not always be able to be passed on to the customers.
So, I'm afraid you're stuck..
You must remember, your job migh be awfully attractive to someone who does not have a job.