In spite of increased cost of living, raises and bonus’s will be sparse. Headcount will decrease. Those left, will be expected to take on the responsibilities of those that are gone. Hours worked will increase along with pressure to meet aggressive deadlines.
The deadlines will shorten as a means to “encourage” people to work longer hours.
The pressure will also increase as the expectation to not make mistakes are made with the implied “or else”.
One has to wonder, what sacrifices will the upper echelon make? Will their bonus’s and raises also be sparse? Will their stock awards decrease? Will they continue to remain unscathed while the rest of us suffer?