The phenomenon works in reverse at the start of a downturn, when firms would rather reduce work hours, or impose some pay cuts before they let workers go.

如果经济刚开始衰退，则出现截然相反的现象。此时企业在裁退员工之前，宁愿缩短工作时间，强制减少薪酬。

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The Columbus Blue Jackets, like the NHL office, have plans in place to reduce staff hours to a four-day work week by November 1, unless the lockout ends before then.

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