Tom Dundon on laying off 70+ Blazers employees: There were too many people, less layers gives more accountability
Tom Dundon recently laid off over 70 employees from the Blazers organization, citing an excess of staff as the primary reason. He believes that reducing layers within the organization will lead to greater accountability and efficiency. Dundon emphasized that a leaner workforce can enhance productivity and overall job satisfaction.
- ▪Tom Dundon laid off more than 70 employees from the Blazers.
- ▪He stated that the organization had twice as many people as necessary compared to his experience in Carolina.
- ▪Dundon believes that fewer layers in management lead to more accountability and better job performance.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-dundon-laying-off-70-211059662.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 21:10:59 +0000 |
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