Accountability is the principle of good executives, especially leaders. Management 101 ... get your
largest expense cut
from releasing middle management positions, while
cutting the fewest jobs
.
These are usually the ones who made the decisions increasing costs far beyond revenue projections. Usually the ones arriving latest at the office daily and leaving the earliest. Check this out, have them clock like the other employees as a way to check hours versus $$ paid. No limits as to duration of this action, just until you, as CEO are satisfied. You will feel better about your decisions to cut positions.