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Dell workforce size decreasing - Hiring freeze impact?

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·62d ago·2 comments

Saw some data that Dell's total headcount has decreased in the last year. I'm not sure the exact percentage, but it was a noticeable drop. This coincides with what seems like a company-wide hiring freeze. My department hasn't been able to fill open positions for months and we're getting killed covering the extra workload. Anyone else notice similar trends in their org? I'm curious if this is a sign of more layoffs to come, or just a temporary cost-cutting measure. It seems like they are limiting external hiring and attrition is taking care of the rest. Could be a way to avoid big layoff announcements, which are awful for PR. Any insights?

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·62d ago

Yeah, we're seeing the same thing in our team. We lost two people and haven't been able to replace them. Management keeps saying 'be patient' and 'we're streamlining' but it's putting a ton of stress on everyone else. Morale is definitely down. I wouldn't be surprised if more people start looking for other jobs soon if this keeps up. It's a cost-cutting move, for sure, but the impact on those of us left is huge.

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·62d ago

Honestly, headcount reduction is pretty common these days, especially with economic uncertainty. While the hiring freeze is annoying, it might be a good thing in the long run if it prevents massive layoffs later. Keep your head down, document your accomplishments, and network internally. Always be prepared for the worst, but don't assume the sky is falling. Dell's been through cycles before and come out okay.