http://www.theworkbuzz.com/news/works-not-as-perky-as-it-used-to-be/ CareerBuilder Job Seeker Community Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:17:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.theworkbuzz.com/news/works-not-as-perky-as-it-used-to-be/#comment-1454 Elizabeth Pagano Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:52:32 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=1766#comment-1454 Employers using the strategy you describe seem rather short-sited. How companies treat their talent during the tough times will vastly determine the level of loyalty and engagement they get when the economy cycles back around. Long-term employer brand and reputation are critical. Instead of forced "furloughs", companies should consider voluntary sabbaticals as a way to cut salary costs during the economic downturn. If designed properly, sabbatical programs can be a low-cost strategy for reducing salary costs AND boosting morale AND training opportunities. It's so much more of a positive, collaborative approach. Employers using the strategy you describe seem rather short-sited. How companies treat their talent during the tough times will vastly determine the level of loyalty and engagement they get when the economy cycles back around. Long-term employer brand and reputation are critical. Instead of forced “furloughs”, companies should consider voluntary sabbaticals as a way to cut salary costs during the economic downturn. If designed properly, sabbatical programs can be a low-cost strategy for reducing salary costs AND boosting morale AND training opportunities. It’s so much more of a positive, collaborative approach.

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