In times of economic strain, reducing the workforce is often at the top of the agenda for many companies. “This is completely wrong,” says Karlheinz Zuerl, CEO of German Technology & Engineering Corporation (GTEC), “because there are usually far better options for cost reduction.” Drawing from numerous optimization projects in industry, he knows: “In most cases, costs can be reduced by at least a quarter without the need for layoffs.” He explains why it’s advisable to first exhaust all other savings potential: “Once workforce reduction is on the table, top talent leaves the company, and the remaining workforce is typically
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