The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

The Death of Middle Management Has Started (Davos 2026)


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Everyone talks about the private jets and parties at Davos — but the real story is in the data.


I went through the key reports released at the World Economic Forum so you don’t have to, and what’s emerging is a very different picture of the job market in 2026.


This isn’t about hype anymore.


It’s about flattened management, AI-driven job shifts, and a growing trust crisis inside organisations.


In this video, I break down four major signals from Davos 2026 that will directly impact your career, your team, and how companies operate over the next few years.


If you’re navigating your career, leading a team, or trying to understand where work is actually heading — this is essential context.

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Resources Mentioned:

WEF / LinkedIn Future of Work Report 2026: ttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/ai-has-already-added-1-3-million-new-jobs-according-to-linkedin-data/


Edelman Trust Barometer 2026:

https://www.edelman.com/trust/2026/trust-barometer:


Mercer Global Talent Trends:

https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-managers-have-more-direct-reports-after-great-flattening-2026-1

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