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Conference kernel::csguk_systems

Title:	CSGUK_SYSTEMS
Notice:	No restrictions on keyword creation
Moderator:	KERNEL::ADAMS

Created:	Wed Mar 01 1989
Last Modified:	Thu Nov 28 1996
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	242
Total number of notes:	1855

43.0. "So this is cost cutting!!" by KERNEL::PETTET (Norm Pettet CSC Basingstoke) Fri Jun 09 1989 11:02

    Greetings,
    
    	Last night, at the Crest, we heard MD talk about cutting costs
    and expenses, well perhaps someone can explain WHY it takes new
    materials to build Garry Marsh's when all it needs is to move the
    old one?.
    
    	Any comments?
    
    Norm

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43.1	Leading by example ??	KERNEL::ADAMS	Venus on Remote Control	`Fri Jun 09 1989 21:47`	11
	Why did he incur the expense of the Crest Hotel, when there are perfectly good conference rooms available in DEC buildings in the vicinity ?? Today, he was at the HILTON, giving the same talk to the people from Snamprogetti House. Incidentally Norm, All the offices being moved are being rebuilt with new materials, and the old stuff being thrown into skips for disposal (at the company's expense, no doubt)
43.2	book me into a pub	KERNEL::PETTET	Norm Pettet CSC Basingstoke	`Wed Apr 25 1990 13:04`	13
	ref Mike's memo from Paul Gillot concerning cost custting:- It appears in the future training courses will start at 11:00 Monday mornings and we will be booked into "cheaper" hotels. Whilst I agree with the recommended changes I feel the knife cuts both ways!!. Does this mean managers will also be booked into cheaper hotels? (and if not why not?) and more managerial meetings will be held in digital's own facilities? come on Mike don't be shy.... Cheers...Norm
43.3	Look after the pennies....	KERNEL::ADAMS	Venus on Remote Control	`Wed Apr 25 1990 16:03`	15
	Not only should this apply within Customer Services at all levels, but in other functions as well. After all, we all work for the same company, and should all expect to be treated equally, in these matters. Now I know that when "entertaining customers", certain standards are essential, but even so, everyone should cut out UN-NECESSARY waste of the company's money. I think the best reccomendation, that can be passed to ANY employee within the company, is as follows, "When incurring business expenses, consider whether you would spend this money, if it had to come from your own pocket."
43.4	New Travel Expense Guideline	KERNEL::PETTET	Norm Pettet CSC Basingstoke	`Tue Sep 24 1991 18:58`	92
	From: CLADA::MEDLEY "PADDY MEDLEY NEW DTN 822-4127, GAE SYSTEMS SUPPORT 24-Sep-1991 1729" 24-SEP-1991 17:32:34.90 To: @CSC_ENG @GAO_MFG CC: Subj: NEW TRAVEL EXPENSE GUIDLINES From: CLADA::MHYNES "MIKE HYNES DTN 822 4106 24-Sep-1991 1553" 24-SEP-1991 15:56:43.60 To: @ESASE$DIST CC: MHYNES Subj: Travel expenses guidelines Forwards deleted..... I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M Date: 24-Sep-1991 01:32pm BST From: ERIC REED @GAO REED.ERIC Dept: IE FINANCE Tel No: 822-4009 (353-91-54009) TO: Dist. List Supressed type "SH" to view Subject: NEW TRAVEL RULES EX US I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M Date: 20-Sep-1991 10:52am BST From: BILLY COYNE COYNE.BILLY AT GAOV08A1 at GAOV08 at GAO Dept: Tel No: 822-2541 TO: Dist. List Supressed type "SH" to view Subject: New Important Travel Rules ex U.S. As Controller I assume you already are ensuring implimentation of these new rules in Europe....regards, Billy. <forwards deleted> NOTICE Due to budget constraints, the following corporate policies are announced regarding employees traveling on official business. The policies are effective immediately. TRANSPORTATION Hitchhiking in lieu of commercial transportation is strictly encouraged. Luminescent safety vests will be issued to all employees prior to their departure on company business trips. Bus transportation will be used wherever possible. Airline tickets will only be authorized for purchase in extreme circumstances and the lowest fares will be used. If, for example, a meeting is scheduled in Seattle, but a lower fare can be obtained by traveling to Detroit, then travel to Detroit will be substituted for travel to Seattle. LODGING All employees are encouraged to stay with relatives or friends while on company business. If weather permits, public areas such as parks and parking lots should be used as temporary lodging. Bridges may provide shelter in periods of inclement weather. MEALS Expenditures for meals will be limited to an absolute minimum. It should be noted that certain grocery chains, such as General Nutrition Centers and Piggly Wiggly stores often provide free samples of promotional items. Entire meals may often be obtained in this manner. Travelers should also become familiar with indigenous roots, berries and other protein sources available at their destination. If a restaurant must be utilized, travelers should seek establishments offering "all you can eat" salad bars. this will be especially cost effective for employees traveling together, as a single plate can be used to feed an entire group. Employees are also encouraged to bring their own food while on company business. ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment while on travel is strictly discouraged. If such extravagances are required on customer contacts, the customer should be encouraged to "pick up the tab". Such action will save the company money and convince the customer that we are concerned about spending money on providing a good product, not on useless frivolities. The hospitality provided to customers who visit our faciliis should also be tasteful, yet cost effective. In lieu of extravagant dinners, a picnic bench will be placed in the parking lot next to the dumpster and garden hose will be made available so that liquid refreshment can be provided for our quests. THE END.