Why Middle Managers Are the Key to Fixing Engagement Problems

Animated illustration of middle managers leading an engaged team meeting in a bright office with a city skyline visible through the windows.

Middle management’s share of total layoffs jumped from 20% in 2019 to 32% in 2023. That 60% increase reflects a deliberate strategy: eliminate management overhead, flatten the structure, let technology fill the gap. The data from employee surveys suggests the strategy is not working. Removing middle managers saves salary costs. However, it introduces communication gaps, […]