Translated from Português (Brazil) • View original We know that several companies face crises and need to reduce costs, for this there are some strategies and Downsizing is one of them.
What is Downsizing?
Downsizing is a technique to help in the administrative restructuring of a company. The term in English, which translated into Portuguese means "flattening" or "reduction in size", arrived in Brazil around the 1980s with the aim of reducing the organization and making it as efficient as possible. By doing this, it is possible to optimize your resources and have better monitoring and scaling, since the company will have a leaner organization. Based on the little information above, we can say that it is a great initiative with several benefits. But Downsizing is not a technique to be used at any time just to reduce costs and optimize your resources. We are talking about a strategy that mitigates the impacts of your company, when we encounter moments of financial crisis, and there are those who say that it is advisable to use Downsizing only in extreme situations, as a last resort. The strategy consists of reducing the number of employees, whether temporary or permanent, generating a reduction in costs. In this way, it is possible to invest in increasing the efficiency of operations, making investments in technologies and process improvements. When we talk about technology that can add value to your business, we are talking about better management, and trained professionals who can help you in this new stage. Mamoru Biz is an application designed to facilitate various aspects of your company's day-to-day life, in addition to shortening the space between employees, increasing communication and enabling greater engagement. With this we can understand the needs and take into account the opinions of each one, which is of great relevance to provide a relaxed and efficient work environment. Talking briefly about the advantages of downsizing, we can highlight the reduction of costs, greater speed in decision-making, increased focus on the customer, increased productivity and improved communication bringing more speed and assertiveness. In this way, the company can have a greater focus on its main resource, which is its end customer.
6 tips on how to implement Downsizing in your office
Below we will mention some tips on how to get this strategy off the ground:
Make good planning: Before starting downsizing in your company, good planning is necessary. It is not a simple task to decide what should be reduced, cutting expenses and saving resources requires reliable financial planning;
Better understand what your team needs: It is extremely important to keep your team engaged. And at this point we can say that Mamoru Biz will help you, taking into account that one of the strengths of this tool is precisely to provide greater proximity to the people who work in the organization.
The intention here is to find out what they need, what their preferences are, how their employees plan to use the office and what is the best strategy for them to be productive and achieve their goals;
Think about how you will use your new office space: Some companies are changing their way of thinking and taking into account the quality of life of their employees. Therefore, how will your new office space be used after downsizing? Will a change of scenery be prioritized? For example, instead of rows with tables, some companies are implementing a game room, rest space, meeting rooms, among other options;
What your new cash will be invested in: One of the main benefits of downsizing is the reduction of employee costs. In this way, we can focus our investment on other points, such as process improvements, a more inviting environment for employees, and technologies that will help achieve the company's goal;
Think about a possible change of location of the company: Deciding on the downsizing strategy is also a great opportunity to think about changing location. Here at this point you can think of a place that will make it easier to go to the office, such as places that have subway stations nearby, or even close to cycle lanes for those who prefer to go by bike. It is a fact that everyone prefers to spend less time getting to work, this decision can help and stimulate your employees in a positive way;
Keep in touch with a company that specializes in office management: If you still have questions or are confused about how to take the first step, keep in mind that it is always possible to contact an expert in the field who can help and direct you better. It is very important that an expert evaluates the situation before we make any decision.