Burger chain McDonald’s Corp is temporarily closing its US offices this week because it prepares to tell corporate employees about its layoffs as a part of a broader company restructuring, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
In an internal email last week to U.S. employees and a few international staff, McDonald’s asked them to do business from home from Monday through Wednesday so it may well deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.
It’s unclear what number of employees will probably be laid off.
“Through the week of April 3, we’ll communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across the organization,” the Chicago-based company said within the message viewed by the Journal.
McDonald’s also asked employees to cancel all in-person meetings with vendors and other outside parties at its headquarters, the report added.
McDonald’s didn’t immediately reply to Reuters’ request for a comment.
McDonald’s is reportedly temporarily closing its US offices this week to organize for layoffs.REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
The fast-food chain said in January that it could review corporate staffing levels as a part of an updated business strategy, which could lead on to layoffs in some areas and expansion in others.
McDonald’s is predicted to start announcing key decisions by Monday.
