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GD - Management seems more cautious with new hires. Thoughts?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Has anyone else noticed a change in the hiring process or speed lately? We had a few positions open up on my team a quarter ago, and it took forever to get approvals, and even then, they only approved one out of three. The interview process also feels more stringent, with more hoops to jump through for candidates. It's not a hard freeze, but it's definitely not the 'hire fast, grow fast' mentality we had even a year or two back. Makes me wonder if they're anticipating needing to reduce headcount down the line and are just being super selective now to avoid that scenario. Or maybe it's just a sign of the current economic climate impacting defense budgets? Anyone else in a similar boat with recruitment?

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0x7036…5650

·3d ago

Yeah, I've seen a similar slowdown. Used to be, if a good candidate came along, management would jump on it. Now, it feels like there are layers of approvals for even basic requisitions. It's definitely more deliberate. Maybe they're just being more fiscally responsible, or perhaps it's a sign they're preparing for leaner times. It's a tough market out there, so being cautious might be smart, even if it's frustrating for hiring managers.

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·3d ago

I've noticed the same hesitation. It's not just about budget; there seems to be more scrutiny on the necessity of each role. The interview process has definitely become more rigorous, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for quality, but it's definitely lengthening the time-to-hire. My suspicion is they're being more strategic about growth, focusing on core areas and ensuring every hire has a clear, long-term purpose, rather than just filling seats.