It didn't take long for the new employees to become influenced by the other employees. Immediately after the manager had returned to his supervisory role, the unsold/damaged food percentage began rise. This time the manager took a bolder step. He cut out any benefits that the employees had no free pizzas, salads, or drinks. With the job market at an even lower ebb than usual, most employees were forced to stay. The appointment of a new area supervisor made it impossible for the manager to "Work behind the counter," because the supervisor was centrally located in Southville.