Middle management getting quiet lately?

Is it just my region or have the weekly syncs become weirdly sterile? I’ve noticed a lot of vague talk about 'optimizing fleet utilization' and 'operational efficiency' lately, which usually feels like a precursor to a spreadsheet exercise. I’ve been with the company for five years, and the vibe shift in the last month is palpable. The group chat used to be active with jokes, but now everyone just sends emojis and stays silent. My area manager hasn't dropped by the branch in weeks, and even the usual gossip from corporate support seems to have dried up. Is anyone seeing headcount reductions in their local markets, or are they just squeezing us harder on labor hours for now? I’m trying to figure out if I need to update my resume this weekend or if I’m just being paranoid.