All staff have been warned that they face the axe should productivity not improve.
Does this mean that if productivity is not improved, then staff will be facing some problems, such as scolding from employers or the boss?
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Re: Correct meaning
If productivity does not improve, staff will lose their jobs.JasdeepSidhu wrote: ↑Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:53 amAll staff have been warned that they face the axe should productivity not improve.
Does this mean that if productivity is not improved, then staff will be facing some problems, such as scolding from employers or the boss?
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