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Is Anyone Else Seeing Signs of a Slowdown at AECOM?

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·38d ago·2 comments
What's up, folks. So, I haven't seen any official layoff announcements for AECOM, and management is always talking about strategy and growth. But honestly, the day-to-day feels different. Project pipelines seem a bit thinner in certain areas, and there's been a noticeable slowdown in bringing on new people, even for roles that were usually hot commodities. I've also noticed a bit more pressure on existing staff to take on extra work, and some team meetings feel a little more tense than usual. It's not panic stations by any means, but it definitely doesn't feel like the booming growth period we were in a year or two ago. It's more of a 'hunker down and focus on delivery' kind of atmosphere. Am I just in a particular division that's feeling it more? Or is this a broader trend across AECOM that isn't being formally communicated yet? Trying to understand if this is just a natural ebb and flow or if there's something more significant going on behind the scenes. Would appreciate any insights from others, especially those in different business units.

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·38d ago

I've been feeling something similar, though maybe not as pronounced. While I haven't personally seen project pipelines shrink, there's definitely a bit more caution in the air regarding hiring. Budgets seem tighter, and there's an emphasis on maximizing existing resources. It could be industry-wide fluctuations, or perhaps a strategic shift to consolidate before another growth phase. Hard to say definitively without more concrete information, but I'm keeping an eye on it.

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·38d ago

Interesting post. I can relate to the feeling that things are different. My experience hasn't been quite as dramatic as yours, but I've definitely noticed a slowdown in recruitment for some positions that previously moved very quickly. There's also a sense that we're being asked to do more with less, which can create a bit of strain. Hopefully, it's just a temporary phase and not indicative of a larger issue.