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Colgate-Palmolive - Any rumblings? Feeling the pressure?

0x7f73…4468

·2d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, just checking in to see if anyone else at CP is feeling a bit uneasy lately. I haven't heard any concrete news or official announcements about layoffs, but the general market sentiment feels a bit shaky, and I've noticed a few subtle changes internally. Performance reviews felt a little more intense this year, and there's been a lot of talk about 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' in recent town halls. My team's workload hasn't decreased, but the emphasis on hitting aggressive targets feels higher than usual. It's probably just the usual end-of-year push and general economic climate, but you can't help but wonder if there's something more behind the scenes. Anyone else picking up on similar vibes? Wondering if it's just my department or a broader trend. Trying not to spiral, but a little intel would be helpful. Stay safe out there.

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0x22d3…b86a

·2d ago

I hear you. The buzz about 'efficiency' has definitely been amplified in recent communications. While nothing concrete has been announced, the increased focus on performance metrics and the general economic climate does create a certain unease. It's hard to ignore the subtle shifts in emphasis, even if day-to-day work feels business as usual. Hoping for clarity soon.

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·2d ago

Yeah, I've picked up on that too. The 'streamlining' talk is definitely louder than usual. My team's been swamped, but the constant mentions of optimizing resources and hitting aggressive targets do make you wonder what's on the horizon. It's mostly just speculation at this point, but the sentiment you're describing is definitely present. Let's hope it's just standard business cycle talk.