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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯：节俭·摘录 381
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资
If masters fully understood the immense amount of influence which they possess, they would extend their sympathy and confidence to their workmen,--which Would cost them so very little, and profit them so very much. We know of no instance where an employer has displayed a concern for the social well-being and improvement of his workmen, in which he has not been repaid by their increased respect and zeal on his behalf. He may, for instance, arrange that wages shall not be paid so as to drive them into the market late on Saturday nights, when they are often under the necessity of making their weekly purchases at a great disadvantage. Of course, workmen who possess a little store of savings, might make their purchases at greater advantage at any other time. The employer might also avoid paying wages in public-houses, and thus keep his workmen out of the way of incurring an expenditure upon drink, that might prove so hurtful.
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定位：Excerpt 381 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
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雇主如果明白自己影响力有多大，就会把同情和信任给工人——这花不了什么，却收益很大。凡是关心工人生活改善的雇主，都得到了工人更多的尊重和干劲。具体做法很实在：别把发薪时间拖到周六晚上，逼工人匆忙采购、吃亏；别在酒馆发工资，免得工人顺手把钱花在酒上。工人手里有点积蓄，就能在别的时候从容买东西。今天同理：发薪时间、发薪方式、消费环境都会影响人的花钱行为。管理者可以从这些细节入手，减少员工被迫或冲动消费的机会。
上下文
斯迈尔斯《节俭》中关于雇主如何通过发薪安排影响工人消费习惯的段落，背景是19世纪英国工人常周六晚领薪。
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你或你团队的发薪时间和方式，是在帮人省钱，还是在制造冲动消费的机会？
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