When faced with short-term cost-saving pressures, it’s essential to keep long-term sustainability goals in focus. Begin by identifying areas where efficiency improvements can reduce costs without sacrificing sustainability initiatives. Communicate the long-term benefits of sustainable practices, such as reduced operational costs, enhanced reputation, and compliance with future regulations. Invest in scalable solutions that may have higher upfront costs but yield long-term returns. Prioritize decision-making that balances immediate needs with future impact, ensuring that sustainability remains integral to your overall strategy.

In a world in perpetual movement and above all turned towards ecology and CSR, after having reduced costs in the short term, We must work on the sustainability of cost reductions in proportion to CSR objectives and in line with the company's DNA

Cost-cutting is frequently an immediate and even a single reaction to any hardships. As a manager, past experiences urged me to ponder my company's and my team's core missions and how we had to adapt to keep serving our responsibilities sustainably. The first step is to review the detailed cost-saving plan and ensure it doesn't interfere with your core missions. Refraining from simplistic solutions, such as thinking to transfer or externalize the activities, prevents the worsening of the current issues. Deep collaborative work with your teams and senior management prevents team burnout, helps to seize opportunities, and builds an actionable plan.