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Layoffs Accelerate: AT&T CEO's Survival Guide
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Layoffs surged 54% this year, impacting tech, manufacturing, and small businesses.
- AT&T CEO John Stankey emphasizes daily office presence, AI training, and results.
- Loyalty is obsolete; employees must continuously prove their value to keep jobs.
Job cuts are accelerating across industries, with announced layoffs up 54% compared to the previous year. Once secure sectors like tech and manufacturing are now heavily impacted, leaving millions of workers concerned about job security.
AT&T CEO John Stankey has identified three key strategies for employees to avoid layoffs. These include mandatory daily office attendance to foster collaboration and mentorship, active participation in AI training to develop essential future skills, and a strong focus on delivering consistent, measurable results.
Stankey also highlighted a shift away from valuing employee loyalty, emphasizing that job security and advancement depend on performance and demonstrating value to the company daily. This transactional approach reflects the current market demands and the need for continuous adaptation to remain indispensable.
