Dear powers that be, Isn't it time for you to take a deep hard look at the issues and take some killer decisions? Cut the old boys network loose and watch as the new blood takes over a daunting challenge - you can do it. All the best, Been there, seen that
The Cruise Control mentality is in the process of being weeded out. Everyone who was hired because they were friends with a director - Start looking. If you thought you could come here and fly under the radar for 2-3 years because you worked for someone for 5-10 years in the past - Start looking. Look at where that hiring strategy has gotten this company. Yes, it's a tough market. But companies with far fewer people and far less resources have made it work. This should have happened a year ago.
instead of cleaning house, they will shuffle the chairs which is sort of like moving chairs around the deck of the titanic next week will be interesting for many