Being the boss might have lost its shine. Companies like Meta, Salesforce, and Citigroup are quietly cutting layers of middle management—a trend now dubbed “unbossing.” CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg argue that fewer managerial roles mean less bureaucracy, more innovation, and more empowered employees.
But while cutting management might boost productivity and flexibility, it could also hurt career growth, especially for women. In contrast, Gen Z workers seem more than happy to avoid the manager’s chair, putting their well-being first. The big question now: will unbossing bring happier, more efficient workplaces, or are we shattering career ladders faster than we can rebuild them?
