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We’re Living in the World Henry Ford Built
Current Affairs Sep 15, 2025

We’re Living in the World Henry Ford Built

In 1915, the Ford Motor Company published a creepy little booklet called “Helpful Hints and Advice to Employes,” which outlined the expectations the company had for its workers. These did not relate to how well they built cars. The booklet explained that the company’s employees were expected to maintain certain standards on and off the job, and told them everything from what kind of houses they should live in to how they ought to raise their children. 

We’re Living in the World Henry Ford Made
Current Affairs Sep 15, 2025

We’re Living in the World Henry Ford Made

In 1915, the Ford Motor Company published a creepy little booklet called “Helpful Hints and Advice to Employes,” which outlined the expectations the company had for its workers. These did not relate to how well they built cars. The booklet explained that the company’s employees were expected to maintain certain standards on and off the job, and told them everything from what kind of houses they should live in to how they ought to raise their children.