Navigating the 'Efficiency Drive' - Anyone Else Feeling It?

So, we've all been hearing the buzzwords: 'efficiency,' 'streamlining,' 'optimizing resources.' Lately, it feels like these aren't just corporate jargon but have real-world implications. My team's workload hasn't decreased, but the expectation to do more with less is palpable. We're seeing some roles being consolidated under existing managers, and there's a general sense that the company is looking very closely at headcount. I haven't seen any official layoff notifications, and honestly, I hope it doesn't come to that. But the constant pressure to justify every position and every project is starting to wear thin. It makes you wonder if there's a plan in motion that we're not privy to. Anyone else in a similar boat? Is your team being asked to be 'more efficient' to the point where it feels like a precursor to something bigger? It's hard to stay motivated when you feel like your role is constantly under scrutiny, even if there are no layoffs announced yet. Just looking to see if this is a shared experience or if I'm overthinking things.