(note - this is a hypothetical forward looking discussion - a crystal ball was used :) )

 

here are my predictions:

 

more layoffs - just dont know if they will be announced every quarter or every other quarter. like dick said customers = work = jobs (so employees should be able to take care of customers and not have their jobs based solely on numbers.)

 

more pennies pinched and scrimping - not sending the contract to all employees is just a way to save $$$. plan on more things like that.

 

more lack of respect -

 

merger?  - i dont know - maybe not with a recession. (word is that retailers did horribly this holiday season so expect more layoffs and store closings - unemployment could go up to 8% or 9% next year)

 

the managers will get their bonuses - after all they are working so hard - which will further alienate craft from management. instead of a team it is us vs them.

 

office closings/consolidations galore - my guess is that real estate will be looked at  - and to save money buildings will be sold/leased and offices will be moved around.

 

all titles/departments looked at - non essential work will be shut down.

 

 

again - this is a hypothetical discussion -