Seeking cheap labor does not fundamentally solve the problem of companies increasing profits, and this approach has many disadvantages. At the same time, it also involves complex legal, ethical and social responsibilities and other factors. It is not recommended to simply look for countries with cheap labor sources to increase profits. Excessive dependence on cheap labor may lead to difficult product quality assurance, poor employee stability, lack of innovation motivation, and in the global environment of advocating fair trade and social responsibility, it may face risks such as reputation damage. Enterprises should be committed to improving profits and competitiveness by optimizing production processes, improving production efficiency, strengthening technological innovation, enhancing product added value, optimizing supply chain management and other more sustainable ways, actively fulfilling corporate social responsibility, and promoting the common development of enterprises, employees and society. In the modern business environment, respecting human rights and following fair and legal business principles are the way to long-term development, rather than simply focusing on the so-called “cheap labor”.