The time of recession is almost over and the economy in US is slowly recovering. The recession had seen many companies toppling down. Downsizing the employee force was seen as a measure of austerity and existence. Many people in US became jobless. Companies world over, had taken to reducing their operational cost as well. It would be apt to say minimizing rather than optimizing of operational cost.

People started finding ways to cut cost . That included reduction of stationary cost as well. When there is mention of stationary cost, then the cost of printers, their accessories and maintenance is not left behind. Companies started looking for low cost cartridges and cheap ink for their printers. They comprised their quality of printing and much to say, they minimized the usage of printer as well. Reports were circulated electronically via mail or a common interface. Resumes were scrutinized online.

There were cut downs on perks for employees, their yearly celebrations and privileges were cut down. The salaries of the existing employees were cut down into half. Now, the situation has lot improved. The companies started hiring more employees. But the other austerity measure remain the same. The companies want to keep the operational cost low , whether there is recession or not.