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Times are tough for middle managers as job cuts have increased by more than 10% since 2018. Their confidence in their companies' outlook is decreasing due to layoffs and burnout. Despite this, a McKinsey report emphasizes the importance of middle managers for effective organization. The ongoing challenges faced by middle managers are attributed to layoffs, remote work disputes, and increased workloads. This has resulted in decreased confidence and burnout among midlevel employees. Some top executives have expressed concern that cutting middle managers could threaten productivity, while acknowledging their central role in connecting and integrating people and tasks within an organization.