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More pressure to 'do more with less' lately. Anyone else?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Lately, there's been this consistent push across my department to really optimize and squeeze out every bit of efficiency. It's not just the usual 'work smarter, not harder' kind of talk. It feels more intense, like we're being asked to take on more responsibility without any additional resources or headcount. Project scopes seem to be stretching, and deadlines are becoming tighter, yet the overall message is about maximizing output with existing teams. I've seen this kind of language before in other companies during tougher times, and it often precedes some sort of restructuring or, well, you know. It's making me anxious. Has anyone else noticed this amplified focus on 'efficiency' and 'doing more with less' at AbbVie recently? Curious if this is an organization-wide sentiment or just specific to certain areas.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·3d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt that shift here at AbbVie too. It seems like the expectation to deliver more complex results with fewer resources is becoming the norm. It's definitely a challenging environment, and I'm curious to see how sustainable this pace is long-term. It puts a lot of strain on teams to constantly innovate on process as much as product.

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·3d ago

This "do more with less" pressure is palpable. It feels like we're all expected to be wizards, conjuring solutions out of thin air. While I appreciate the drive for efficiency, it's starting to feel like a potential burnout risk if not managed carefully. The company clearly has ambitious goals, but the human element needs to be factored in more realistically.