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EL - Hiring Slowdown or Strategy Shift?

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·55d ago·2 comments

Been with Estee Lauder for a few years now, and while there haven't been any official announcements, I've noticed a significant slowdown in hiring for open roles. Several positions we were recruiting for a few months back seem to be on indefinite hold, and the recruitment team seems to be operating with a much leaner approach. It's making it tough to onboard new talent for my team and seems to be stretching existing resources thin. Curious if this is a company-wide strategy shift to consolidate or a precursor to something else. Anyone in other departments experiencing similar hiring freezes or delays? Just trying to gauge the overall pulse.

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·55d ago

Interesting observation. I've been hearing similar whispers across different departments. It feels like a deliberate pause rather than just a seasonal lag. My manager mentioned a focus on 'optimizing current talent' which could translate to a hiring freeze or at least a very strict prioritization of new hires. It's definitely creating some operational challenges when trying to scale up projects or fill critical gaps. Wondering if it's a precursor to some restructuring or just a response to market conditions.

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·55d ago

That's concerning, especially the impact on onboarding and team resources. I haven't directly experienced the hiring slowdown, but the talk in the breakroom is definitely about tighter budgets and a more cautious approach to expansion. It could be a signal that the company is reassessing its growth strategy or perhaps bracing for a tougher economic climate. Hope it doesn't lead to burnout for existing staff.