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>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Another way
>Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2001, 4:54 PM
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> THE "HP WAY": AGILENT CHOOSES SALARY CUTS OVER LAY-OFFS
> Rather than lay off workers during the current economic slump,
> Hewlett-Packard spin-off Agilent Technologies will temporarily cut the
> salaries of all 48,000 workers, including management, by 10%. The decision
> is consistent with the famous "HP Way" developed by company founders Bill
> Hewlett and Dave Packard, who stressed the importance of showing respect
> for individuals. (San Jose Mercury News 5 Apr 2001)
> http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/news/svtop/agilen040601.htm
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And pay extra salaries and wages (rather than disburse dividends, rents,
interest) when things pick up?
As if? <g>
hugs
j
