- Businesses need to get the balance between risk and reward right.
- 'Amputating' staff and departments is a huge risk.
- Putting the business on a 'diet' but cutting salaries and benefits could be more effective.
- Beware when using interim staff and ensure you're getting value for money.
Financial pressures are pushing businesses into tough decisions, says Patricia Wheatley-Burt of HR consultancy Trafalgar.
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