Middle managers, beware: The Great Flattening has moved beyond Big Tech

Middle managers, beware: The Great Flattening has moved beyond Big Tech

Middle manager cuts are spreading beyond Big Tech.Drazen_/Getty Images/iStockphotoMiddle managers in Big Tech, and now at Walmart, have faced major layoffs.Recession fears and tariff uncertainty are driving companies to cut costs.The trend, known as "The Great Flattening," is spreading.It's a tough time to be a middle manager.Companies are looking for ways to cut costs, and mid-career employees' jobs are increasingly on the chopping block.Earlie…