The Lean Revolution: Why America’s Biggest Companies Are Slashing White-Collar Jobs—and What It Means for the Global Economy
The Lean Revolution: Why America’s Biggest Companies Are Slashing White-Collar Jobs—and What It Means for the Global Economy
The U.S. corporate world is undergoing a structural reset, with mass white-collar layoffs not just as a response to economic cycles but as a deliberate strategic pivot. Behind the headlines: a bet that smaller, tech-powered teams can drive more profit, speed, and resilience—even as the risks for workers, suppliers, and service sectors mount.