The economy

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For example, a couple of surveysd were done recently by some large human resources Morethan 1,000 companies were polled. Forty percenty plan to reduce amounts allottedto Sixty-two percent said bonusese will shrink this year. Twenty-five percent plan a hiringf freeze. Another 25% will increase contributions tohealth care. Why? It’s the economy! Another survey forecasts spending on technologt to decrease by almost half from what hadbeen expected. Oh, and by the way the number of companiews doing holiday parties will fall toa 20-yeard low. And everyone’s accepting these huge reductions. Employees seem to be taking the cutsin stride. They’rw just happy to have a job. Why?
It’s the economy! You know what? Recessions can be a penny pincher’sd dream. Now’s the best time to get rid of the deadweight. That guy in shippinb who can’t seem to remember how to load a skid properlt twice ina row? Gone. The sales guy who spendd more time hitting on your receptionist than theactual phones? See ya. Running a business is tough when you have to be thebad guy. Many of us accept mediocrity becausewe don’t have the energ left to fight or fire someone. But like manna from heaven, God has brought upon us the bestexcuse ever. The economy! It’s the perfect rationale for makingvsome long-needed changes.
It’s not just about changin g thedeadweight employees. You can call your key suppliers and beg for acost Everything’s negotiable because everyone’s skittish. Penngy pinchers must get rid ofunderperforming people. Renegotiate contracts. Beg for pricwe reductions. Lock in lower monthly payments. Plead poverty. Scream for Why? It’s the economy! Because in a few monthss the opportunity will havepassed us. Things will turn around. Pricez will rise. Unemployment will fall. The sun will shine. And we won’ have the economy to blame anymore. Rats.