Download or read book The Headcount Solution written by N. Frederic Crandall and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-01-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most organizations find themselves faced with the difficult task of downsizing at some point in their life cycle. The Headcount Solution is the only book that offers managers both alternatives to downsizing and the practical steps necessary to carry out layoffs with fairness and compassion. Including best practices from major public and private corporations, this practical guide offers effective cost-cutting measures and explains how to rebuild employee morale and motivation after a downsizing. This groundbreaking book introduces you to a new kind of management thinking that will allow your company to reduce costs but also sustain a competitive advantage, now and in the future.