The tech giant had approximately 228,000 employees at the end of June 2024. Microsoft has made larger cuts in the past, including cutting 10,000 jobs in 2023.

In the past, middle managers were responsible only for managing their direct reports. Today, middle managers are expected to take on many more responsibilities. This chronic scope creep and is now ...

Middle management is dead. Long live the mini-CEO. The early-rate deadline for Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies ...

My InsiderThe assault on middle managers dates back to the 1980s, when globalization gave rise to a new philosophy of management that prioritized cost cutting over everything else. Supervisors ...

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82% of middle managers feel invisible—here’s why Many middle managers feel frustrated, unnoticed, and overlooked. Fortunately, there are steps teams can take to better support them.

The crisis of middle management won’t resolve itself. Organizations need intentional strategies to support these essential team members through disruptive times.

The recent Gartner prediction about AI eliminating 50% of middle management positions by 2026 isn't just another technology forecast—it's a wake-up call for organizational transformation ...

According to McKinsey & Company, 43 percent of middle managers report feeling burned out, indicating the pressures they face and the need for organizational support. That is a pretty high number!

Middle management isn't just about delegating and coordinating—it's about navigating constant tension. You'll mediate conflicts between departments competing for resources.

As we usher in a new year with new goals, it’s worth reflecting on a group often overlooked in organizational success: middle managers. They’re the silent force behind your team’s success ...