Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified
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S18E7: No, McKinsey Didn’t Just Lay Off 10% Of Its Staff (May 28, 2025)
19 minutes Posted May 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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Send us a text You may have seen the headlines: “McKinsey lays off 10% of its staff.” But is that really what happened? In this episode, we unpack the viral Financial Times story and cut through the hype to uncover what’s actually going on inside McKinsey. We explore: Why the 10% figure is misleadingHow voluntary attrition, tighter performance standards, and AI-driven efficiencies are reshaping the firmWhat this all says about the evolving consulting landscapeForget the clickbait. This ...