Instead of laying off employees, organizations should evaluate management layers more carefully. Many manager-level roles come with high salaries but limited hands-on AI or technical expertise. As companies shift toward AI-driven work, it makes sense to prioritize retaining employees who actively learn, adapt, and contribute directly to delivery. Reducing unnecessary management layers can control costs while empowering skilled teams to move faster and innovate.
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My director can take a year off and no one would notice or care.