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July 30, 2003
Staff Motivation IV
Now that the employees and middle management have been motivated by your SKITA (business speak - see extended entry for translation), it is time to tackle the question of contractors. They already get too much money but you can't change that because of contracts. Instead, fire half of them arbitrarily by sending them letters like this:
Dear Deleted,
Your agency has been advised that we no longer require your services after today. Please ensure before leaving the premises that you return all of our property.
Thank your for your contributions (we need the donations).
If there are loud screams of agony, explain that this was a required cost cutting measure and that you feel it is good to be proactive. If there are more screams, talk about feeling disappointed at the unwillingness to embrace a challenge (you can use the bus/train/car talk again). If that doesn't help, try referring to 'the next round of cuts' (this usually works by either intimidation or resignation). Meet concerted complaints from regular staff with the reassurance that the other 50% will be gone in three months.
Posted by Ozguru at July 30, 2003 06:07 AM
