Even in this fast growing market, multinationals surveyed were more likely to cite 'reducing operational costs' as their top business priority. That means lower salaries and smaller bonuses.

这意味着它们可以快速扩张、继续招兵买马，继续为高层管理人开出有竞争力的薪酬。

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Diouf is also angry about delays in paying bonuses to players, and in reimbursing travel costs.

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Instead of annual raises that would drive up fixed costs, workers will receive lump sum payments and profit-sharing bonuses.

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