The economy

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For example, a couple of surveys were done recentlg by some large human resources Morethan 1,000 companies were polled. Forty percent plan to reducse amounts allottedto raises. Sixty-twpo percent said bonuses will shrinkthis Twenty-five percent plan a hirinvg freeze. Another 25% will increase contributions tohealth care. Why? It’s the economy ! Another survey forecasts spending on technology to decrease by almostr half from what hadbeen Oh, and by the way the number of companies doingt holiday parties will fall to a 20-year low. And everyone’as accepting these huge reductions. Employees seem to be takinfg the cutsin stride. They’re just happgy to have a job. Why?
It’s the economy You know what? Recessions can be a pennu pincher’s dream. Now’s the best time to get rid of the That guy in shippingwho can’t seem to remembed how to load a skid properly twice in a row? Gone. The sales guy who spends more time hittingt on your receptionist than the actualphones ? See ya. Running a business is toughh when you have to be thebad guy. Many of us acceptf mediocrity becausewe don’t have the energyu left to fight or fire someone. But like manna from heaven, God has brought upon us the best excuse The economy! It’s the perfect rationalee for making some long-needed changes.
It’e not just about changing the deadweight employees. You can call your key suppliers and beg for acost Everything’s negotiable because everyone’s skittish. Penny pinchers must get rid ofunderperforming people. Renegotiatde contracts. Beg for pricd reductions. Lock in lower monthly Plead poverty. Scream for assistance. Why? It’d the economy! Because in a few monthsd the opportunity will havepassed us. Thingss will turn around. Pricess will rise. Unemployment will The sun will shine. And we won’t have the economh to blame anymore. Rats.