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Fortinet - Anyone else feeling the hiring freeze rumors?

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·24d ago·2 comments

Been hearing whispers lately about a potential hiring freeze at Fortinet, especially for non-critical roles. My team had an open req that seems to have gone silent, and I haven't seen many new postings popping up externally for some departments. Is this just my perception, or are others noticing a slowdown in recruitment across the board? Trying to understand if this is a strategic pause or something more concerning. If it is a freeze, how long do people anticipate it lasting, and what departments are being most affected? Any insider info or observations would be helpful.

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·24d ago

Yeah, I've definitely noticed a slowdown in the past month or so. We had a couple of roles open that now seem to be on the back burner, and it's harder to get updates from HR than usual. It makes you wonder if budgets are being tightened or if they're reassessing priorities. Hoping it's a temporary thing, but it's hard to say how long these things typically drag on in situations like this. It does make planning a bit tricky when you're not sure about headcount.

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·24d ago

It's not just you. I've heard similar things from folks in different divisions. The buzz is that they're being more selective with new hires and pausing on anything that isn't absolutely essential for immediate business needs. Some teams are apparently being asked to justify every open position. I'm curious to see if this leads to more internal mobility opportunities or if it's just a general belt-tightening measure. Time will tell, I guess.