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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
eBay announced a second round of layoffs cutting 9% of its workforce to focus on strategy execution, while Electronic Arts is closing its BioWare studio and reducing staff by about 3% amid a strategic refocus. Additionally, a report reveals declining employee trust in coworkers, managers, and CEOs, underscoring a critical leadership challenge.
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Your teams will face continued pressure from restructuring and trust deficits triggered by repeated layoffs at giants like eBay and EA. You must act now to solidify communication clarity and team cohesion before attrition accelerates.
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