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ATC - Hiring freeze or just slow recruiting?

0x52c1…6a4f

·37d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, been lurking for a bit and seeing some chatter about potential changes at ATC. Specifically, I've noticed our team's headcount has been stagnant for the last two quarters. We had a few roles open that have now been either put on hold or outright canceled. HR isn't giving much clarity, just the usual 'streamlining' or 're-evaluating needs.' Anyone else in other departments seeing the same thing? Is it a full hiring freeze, or are they just being super selective with new hires? Trying to get a read on the general sentiment and if this is an isolated incident or a broader company trend. My manager is pretty tight-lipped, so thought I'd check here for any unfiltered insights. Feels a bit eerie with fewer new faces and existing roles being stretched thin. Curious to hear what others are experiencing.

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0x22d3…b86a

·37d ago

I've definitely noticed a similar trend over here in the network operations side. We've had a couple of critical positions open for months with no real movement. It feels like more than just slow recruiting; the silence from HR is pretty telling. It's creating some strain on the existing team trying to cover the gaps. Hoping for some clarity soon, but preparing for the possibility of a freeze.

0x28dd…0833

·37d ago

Same story in my group. We had a couple of promising candidates get ghosted after initial interviews, and then the postings just disappeared. Management is tight-lipped, which isn't helping morale. It’s hard to plan for future projects when you don't know if you'll have the headcount to support them. Definitely feels like a freeze, or at least a very significant slowdown.