Some companies are trying unusual tactics to downsize their workforce without the drastic job cuts that result in "survivor" syndrome for the remaining employees. Vermont's Rhino Foods, maker of the cookie dough for Ben and Jerry's ice cream, sent 15 factory workers to a nearby lip balm factory to help with the holiday rush. The employees were paid by Rhino, which then billed the factory for the hours worked. Nucor Steel has cut time in the factory for its hourly employees. On the days they are not in the factory, employees are paid their base salary to perform maintenance work or to take classes. Luxury Retreats, a villa rental agency, decided to help train existing staff to learn more skills by moving employees from product development to sales areas rather than hiring new employees. Ernst