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When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other itemsJuly 22, 2009"We all know that things are slow. I was away on a shopping trip recently and my staff of 12 had a meeting. They’ve seen a lot of designers and builders going under and have therefore become a little nervous about job security. So they decided to get together to talk about ways they could save money for our design firm. I came back two weeks later to find out everyone had not only taken a voluntary 5% paycut, but they also:
+got a big water cooler and have stopped buying bottled water (saves $80/month) +stopped buying the “good” coffee creamer and now buy powdered cream (saves $120 per month), +turn off their computers and lights in rooms not being used (saves $200 per month), +cut back on long distance calls to international vendors and started emailing them instead (saves $400 dollars a month), +started recycling used printer paper, +consolidated our driving errands (saved $400 in gas), +and they even started car pooling since several of them live in the same neighborhood!
Fortunately, our little design firm is very blessed and we are in great shape with several new projects in the works. No one was ever in danger of losing their job, but it just shows how people can come together and make a positive difference." Posted by Sandra Espinet on July 22, 2009 | Comments (4)
July 23, 2009
In response to: When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other items John commented: That shows tremendous loyalty and incentive on their part , but is also a reflection on the kind of boss you must be. It is nice to hear about people appreciating something good for a change.
July 24, 2009
In response to: When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other items Flora Ambard commented: Usually, after a meeting the staff are asked "Any ideas or questions?" which if truly considered or taped can be injected into the company's mainstream project. Good going Square One staff. Flora
July 24, 2009
In response to: When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other items neil - desmond .E . commented: ANY company or businesses employees that do not take care of the businesses future and growth , the direction of the company and its performance , need not be a part of the business or the company , they are not supposed to only work when the boss is watching , or in their midst , Square one will in the long run be a long term company , that gives opportunity to the younger employees as the older ones begin in 19 years to be semi - retired .
July 24, 2009
In response to: When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other items ken esoinet, jr commented: sandy is a great and lovable women and i know she would treat her employees with the upmost respect, makeing them good employees and wanting to praise and help
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