A Very Simple Plan to Reset AT&T
Cancel the new HQ project and redirect that capital toward the things that actually matter. Use a portion of those savings to fund a responsible workforce transition and right-size the company for the future.
Give employees a choice. Offer virtual status to roles that can be done remotely, and provide location incentives for those who choose to work in-office or whose roles require it. Stop treating every employee the same and start managing based on outcomes.
Get aggressive on debt reduction while prioritizing fiber expansion, network investment, and the technology needed to compete.
Restore trust with employees, rebuild the culture, and focus everyone on winning instead of compliance.
AT&T doesn’t need more buildings, more bureaucracy, or more policies measuring where people sit. It needs a clear strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and a workforce focused on innovation.
The market rewards companies that make hard decisions and invest in the future. Get the strategy right, and the stock will take care of itself.