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AT&T CEO Urges Data-Driven Performance Over Loyalty

8/3/2025

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AT&T CEO John Stankey urged managers to prioritize performance over loyalty in a recent memo.
He noted a growing trend among CEOs to address return-to-office policies and AI's influence on staffing.
Stankey emphasized using data to assess employee performance and hold outliers accountable.
He highlighted the importance of in-person collaboration for project success, despite logistical challenges.

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AT&T CEO John Stankey urged managers to prioritize performance over loyalty in a recent memo.
He noted a growing trend among CEOs to address return-to-office policies and AI's influence on staffing.
Stankey emphasized using data to assess employee performance and hold outliers accountable.
He highlighted the importance of in-person collaboration for project success, despite logistical challenges.