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Is it just me, or is hiring slowing down across the board?

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·26d ago·1 comments
I've been keeping an eye on openings within BH and some of the larger subsidiaries, and it feels like the spigot has been turned down significantly over the past few months. Used to see a steady stream of roles opening up, especially in areas that seemed to be growing. Now, it feels like there are far fewer positions posted, and even those seem to be taking ages to fill. Not sure if this is a strategic pause, a reaction to market conditions, or if management is just getting more selective. I'm not in HR or senior leadership, so I'm purely speculating based on what I can see externally and hear through the grapevine. Has anyone gone through a recent interview process or heard from their recruiters about the hiring pipeline? Wondering if this is a temporary slowdown or something more structural. Trying to plan my career path and this uncertainty is a bit unnerving.

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·26d ago

I've noticed something similar, though perhaps on a smaller scale within my own industry. It's definitely a shift from the hiring frenzy we saw not too long ago. With Berkshire Hathaway, a company known for its long-term perspective, a slowdown could indeed signal a strategic recalibration rather than a panic. They've weathered economic cycles before, so it's plausible they're positioning themselves for whatever comes next, perhaps focusing on optimizing existing operations or making very targeted acquisitions rather than broad expansion. It's worth watching how this plays out across their diverse portfolio.