Market Outsiders
Welcome to Market Outsiders — where business news meets real insight, fast. Each weekday, the Management Consulted leadership team breaks down two major stories through a business lens — in just 15 minutes — helping you spot what really matters behind the headlines. You can catch Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Market Outsiders
No, McKinsey Didn’t Just Lay Off 10% Of Its Staff – What Actually Happened (May 28, 2025)
You may have seen the headlines: “McKinsey lays off 10% of its staff.” But is that really what happened?
In this episode, we unpack the viral Financial Times story and cut through the hype to uncover what’s actually going on inside McKinsey.
We explore:
- Why the 10% figure is misleading
- How voluntary attrition, tighter performance standards, and AI-driven efficiencies are reshaping the firm
- What this all says about the evolving consulting landscape
Forget the clickbait. This is the real story behind McKinsey’s transformation - and what it signals for the industry’s future.
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