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Hess - Anyone else seeing a hiring freeze/slowdown?

0x22d3…b86a

·23d ago·2 comments

Just trying to get a pulse on what's happening with hiring at Hess. It feels like roles that would normally be backfilled are just staying open, and new requisitions are getting stalled or require extra layers of approval. I've heard some whispers about budgets tightening up, even outside the context of the pending acquisition. Is this something others are noticing in their departments or teams? It’s making it tough to plan for team growth and even resource allocation. Curious if this is a company-wide trend or just isolated incidents. Any insights from folks on the ground would be appreciated.

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0x2e8f…59bc

·23d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a similar chill on the hiring front here too. We've had a couple of positions open for months with no movement, and getting new roles approved feels like navigating a maze. It's not just the acquisition rumors; there's a general sense of caution that seems to have settled in. Makes you wonder about the long-term strategy and how it impacts our day-to-day operations and future projects.

0x7f73…4468

·23d ago

Interesting you bring this up. I was just discussing this with a colleague. It's not just a perception; the numbers seem to reflect it. Fewer offers going out, longer timelines for approvals, and a lot more scrutiny on every headcount request. It's creating a bit of a bottleneck for us, especially when we need to bring in specialized skills quickly. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase and not indicative of a larger shift.