Compass On Business

Cutting Costs the Smart Way

Expense control takes on a whole new importance in a slumping economy. But there’s a right and wrong way to slash costs.
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To what extent do employees open up to you about business concerns?

	No matter how much I encourage employees to share their concerns with me, they're hesitant to speak up.
	My most outspoken employees freely share their concerns. The rest are usually quiet.
	Our employees discuss their business concerns with their supervisors, not with me.
	All my employees are vocal about their concerns. They never hesitate to volunteer their opinions to me.

Expense control takes on a whole new importance in a slumping economy. But there’s a right and wrong way to slash costs.