It's a service industry trying to run like a manufacturing business. Anytime you value technology over your employees, you are doomed. The workers are the backbone. Nothing gets done without them and you treat them like robots, like cr-p? Ridiculous. Wheres the business model that says denying benefits, laying off experienced work force and treating YOUR employees poorly is a good idea to provide customer service?
OP @jcj+1aPlKlH2 Well said. That is what I am also wondering, how do they expect customers' expectations to be met.