McKinsey, the global consulting firm, has trimmed its workforce by about 10% in the largest downsizing exercise.
The workforce reduction comes after a period of rapid expansion during the pandemic, with employee numbers dropping from over 45,000 to about 40,000.
The downsizing was driven by slow revenue growth following the pandemic boom, leading to restructuring efforts and job cuts, including 1,400 back-office roles and 400 data specialists.
Facing financial challenges, including settling a billion-dollar lawsuit, McKinsey aims to restore profitability amidst improved performances by competitors.