"In the past few years, the ranks of middle managers - bosses who sit between executive leaders and frontline staff - have been shrinking. Companies such as Meta, Citigroup, UPS, and Amazon have moved to streamline operations amid heightened economic uncertainty and rising AI spending. Employers advertised 12.3% fewer middle-manager jobs in 2025 than in 2024, though listings overall also declined, according to job site Indeed."
"Now, the remaining middle managers are becoming "megamanagers," tasked with overseeing larger teams. A January Gallup survey shows that the average number of people directly reporting to managers rose to 12.1 last year from 10.9 in 2024."
"Decisions now move faster, Mmegwa said, but nearly every minute is spoken for. "I have to manage my time much more rigidly," said Mmegwa, 35, senior vice president of strategy, corporate development, and business operations at Match Group. "My calendar is my guidepost.""
Corporate America is experiencing a structural shift where middle management positions are declining while remaining managers oversee substantially larger teams. Companies including Meta, Citigroup, UPS, and Amazon have streamlined operations to address economic uncertainty and increase AI investments. The average number of direct reports per manager increased to 12.1 in 2025 from 10.9 in 2024. These "megamanagers" report faster decision-making but face time management challenges with fully booked calendars. Match Group exemplifies this trend, reducing its workforce by 13% in early 2024 and restructuring around removing management layers. While decisions move faster, managers must manage their time more rigidly to handle expanded responsibilities.
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