Uber is cutting many of its 'micro-teams' and giving some middle managers more reports

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced plans to reduce the number of 'micro-teams.' Bloomberg/Getty Images Uber announced plans to lay off some managers and eliminate nearly half of its "micro-teams." It's part of the Great Flattening, as companies look to cut costs and trim managerial layers. Eliminating middle managers can result in fewer career development opportunities for employees. As Uber cuts jobs, it's targeting some of the smallest teams in its org chart. In a memo announcing layoffs…