Phil Lynagh is regional managing director at Tag: MENA
“Why do companies often let the good people go, and keep the mediocre? Far too often in my career I have seen managers make staff cuts – completely mad decisions, because instead of looking at the real bottom line – i.e. the lowest number of quality resources you need to turn a reasonable profit – they see the ease in just getting rid of the highest numbers on the payroll. To me this is rather like sacking the captain of a cruise ship and putting a steward in charge. True, it will save you money when it comes to salaries and benefits, but it will cost you a shedload when that ship runs aground, kills a few paying clients and any
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‘Why do companies often let the good people go, and keep the mediocre?’
The mediocre often have the ‘right’ passport, impressive family ties, fake blonde hair, commendable arselicking capabilities, or any combination of the four.
I fear you may be right!
Ravan… U r right! Not only firing… hiring also!!
i’m not fat..i’m just full of ideas!
That’s what I said! ^^