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McDonald’s Temporarily Closes US Offices, Prepares Layoffs: Report |  economy

McDonald’s Temporarily Closes US Offices, Prepares Layoffs: Report | economy

A McDonald’s restaurant in the Japanese capital Tokyo on November 29, 2008 — Photo: Reuters

McDonald’s decided Temporarily close its offices to us This week, it prepares to brief employees on a layoff plan Part of a wider restructuring of the companyThe Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

In an internal email sent last week to U.S. employees and some workers outside the country, McDonald’s recommended remote work Monday through Wednesday to help make personnel decisions.

However, the company did not clarify how many employees would be laid off.

“During the week of April 3, we will announce key decisions regarding roles and staffing levels across the company,” the company said in a news release seen by the newspaper.

Additionally, the company has asked employees to cancel all face-to-face meetings with suppliers and other outside parties at its headquarters.

McDonald’s did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

In January, the fast-food chain said it was already reviewing its workforce, which could lead to layoffs in some areas and expansion in others).

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