McDonald's headquarters in Chicago
McDonald's headquarters in Chicago
  • McDonald's offices will be temporarily closed as the company prepares for layoffs, according to an internal memo.
  • The company is shifting its strategy to focus on digital, delivery, and restaurant unit growth.
  • Read the full memo to staff. 

McDonald's CEO warned employees about in early January. This week, employees will learn more about the fate of their employment.

In a memo shared with staff last week, McDonald's corporate employees were told to work remotely from April 3-5 and to reschedule any in-person meetings at McDonald's global headquarters in Chicago in order to "communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across the organization."  The memo was shared with Insider.