OSK is sending work to JLG and Pierce to do it cheaper. I have heard nothing good about JLG since we bought them. They are the reason lots of my friends lost their jobs here in WI and they got rid of any OSK employees that transferred out there. They need to quit trying to save these companies and invest in the ones that have always done well for the company.

I found Oshkosh employees to be extremely friendly and helpful. They have a great sense of balance between life at work and life at home, and the setting is very comfortable. The tools available are excellent and the work environment is friendly. Free snacks and drinks are provided to all and employees enjoy a very casual work environment where socializing with others is easy and convenient. Extended learning opportunities such as training for technical tools and detailed information on company structure are readily available throughout the year.

The industry is in a difficult time and volumes are down. Layoffs have occurred and could occur again if the economy continues to be this soft. The results are clear; market share has dropped, employee morale has dropped, profit has dropped and what not. Too much micromanaging by senior managers lead to delays, much wasted effort and poor outcomes. I suggest management to make the organization more competitive and reward employees suitably.