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In an ideal world, you’d grow your agency without ever having to make cuts.

But with economic pressure still looming and pipelines stalling, many agency leaders are having to rethink not just their costs – but their entire team structure.

“There’s definitely a theme emerging,” says Pam Phillips, founder of deJong Phillips. “Plenty of agencies are thinking about how they restructure. Maybe they’ve overhired, maybe client work has shifted.”

“They’re looking at ways to reduce spend, and sometimes that means making difficult decisions. There’s a lot to think about there from the numbers point of view, but from a legal point of view too.”

In this CFO Surgery, we’ll be talking about how to make the right decisions, for right now, but also for the long term future of your agency.

We’ll cover:

• How to stress-test your current team structure and headcount – before making any cuts.
• What to know before considering redundancies, including the latest legal and compliance considerations.
• How to reshape your agency for the future – moving toward higher-value, longer-term work. “Agencies want to move into a more consulting, strategic role,” says Pam. “Not just pulled in for a project, but actually driving a 12–24 month programme.”
• How to spot financial red flags early, and take action before you’re forced to.

This isn’t just about trimming costs, but building a smarter, more resilient agency model.

If you’re reviewing your team, your margins, or wondering whether now is the time to restructure, this is the session for you.