delayering

/ diːˈleɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of pruning the administrative structure of a large organization by reducing the number of tiers in its hierarchy

Example Sentences

“The idea of being staffed in Cleveland and doing another ‘delayering’—B.C.G.’s polite euphemism for layoffs—just seemed catastrophic,” he said.

From The New Yorker

“The idea of being staffed in Cleveland and doing another ‘delayering’—B.C.G.’s polite euphemism for layoffs—just seemed catastrophic,” he said.

From The New Yorker

GE is a good example of this with its new strategy “GE Simplification,” which involves delayering the company.

From Forbes

I’m not advocating organizational anarchy but delayering these cultural aspects is key.

From Forbes

She concedes that the impulse behind this "delayering" sounds sensible.

From Inc