Albemarle: Anyone else feeling the pressure? What's the vibe?

Hey everyone, Been working at ALB for a few years now, and lately, the atmosphere feels... different. It's hard to put my finger on it, but there's this undercurrent of anxiety. Projects seem to be getting stretched thin, and there's a lot of talk about 'efficiency' and 'optimization' in meetings, which, let's be honest, often translates to something else down the line. I haven't heard any concrete news about layoffs, and there hasn't been any official announcement. But the grapevine is buzzing with whispers, and people are looking over their shoulders a bit more than usual. Are others experiencing this? Is it just my department, or is this a wider company sentiment? Trying to get a sense of what's actually happening versus just office gossip. Any insights or observations from your end would be greatly appreciated. Just trying to prepare myself and understand the current climate.