When You’re Suddenly Managing More People—and Feeling Buried
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Summary.
In today’s uncertain economic climate, organizations often flatten structures to cut costs and accelerate decision-making, eliminating layers of middle management. In 2023 and 2024 alone, companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon laid off tens of thousands of employees, consolidating roles, shrinking teams, and widening managerial spans.
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