McDonald’s Plans to Re-Evaluate Corporate Positions
McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, plans to review its corporate structure and position roles as part of a global restructuring effort to analyze the needs of its business.
Changes to Corporate Positions
The company has indicated that the reviews could lead to changes in certain corporate positions, both in the United States and internationally. The review process is expected to focus on both corporate and operational roles, though the extent of the changes is unknown at this time.
Aims of the Review
The purpose of the review is to help McDonald’s identify new ways to work more efficiently, drive better performance, and align with its ambitious growth strategy. The evaluation is part of an effort to make the company “simpler and more cost-efficient” while focusing on key initiatives.
More Focus on Operating Efficiency
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the company needs to “focus on operating efficiencies, including a review of our headcount in our corporate structures.” The review is intended to ensure that the company is using its resources in the best possible way.
Impact on Employees
The company did not provide any details about which positions may be affected by the review or how many jobs could be eliminated. It said that it will “act with sensitivity and integrity” in evaluating the positions and that all decisions will be made with “careful consideration of the potential impact on employees and their families.”
Conclusion
McDonald’s has taken the initiative to evaluate its corporate roles in order to operate more efficiently and focus on key initiatives. There is no specific timeline for the evaluation at this time, but the company has made it clear that it will take any potential impacts on employees into careful consideration before any decisions are made.