Some automation is bad and some is a must (Fearless Blue)

bad autos
salaries turn you into Mexico
production and hiring
auto build buildings it builds too slow
to some extent auto transfer of labor it transfer professionals that you want
auto build company worst auto of all

good autos
upgrades
buy supplies
sell finished product
if your gasoline or electric power buys 300 quality oil just sell to main sell on public

You might want to avoid auto upgrades if you built the corporation just to raise employment without using up your educated pros.

quality yes eff when you have labor