Explaining some of the reasons, the 2013 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses said: "Improvements in communications and printing technology have reduced the number of personnel needed at larger branches.
Ichaza ezinye zezizathu zalokhu, INcwadi Yonyaka YoFakazi BakaJehova Ka-2013 yathi: "Ukuthuthuka kwezindlela zokuxhumana nezokunyathelisa kunciphise inani lezisebenzi emagatsheni amakhulu.