How could the Company save money?

A colleague said the other day that she is trying to be more conscious of what she spends, perhaps scheduling interviews back to back so she cuts down on mileage. Meeting a source for coffee instead of lunch.

The Company accuses us of being insenstive to what is happening in the economy and the industry, but we’re not. (Boy, do we wish you could have been in the off-the-record sessions.) We know times are tough, but gutting a contract isn’t the answer. We’re willing to be reasonable, to offer concessions while protecting our members’ long-term interests.

But the conversation of the other day left us thinking: Do you have suggestions on steps the Company could take to save money? Are there small steps you’ve been taking to reduce expenses?

We’re not looking for sarcasm here. We’re looking for serious thoughts. Please share yours.