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Is Howmet quietly cutting headcount?

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·42d ago·2 comments
Posting anonymously because, well, you know. Been at Howmet for a while and lately the vibe has shifted. We're not seeing any official 'pink slips' flying around, but the attrition seems higher than usual and headcount isn't being backfilled in a lot of areas. Project scopes seem to be shrinking, and there's a definite push to 'do more with less.' I've seen some internal job postings that look suspiciously like people from other teams moving into slightly different, but essentially the same, roles after their original ones disappeared. It's creating a lot of uncertainty, and people are definitely nervous. Is anyone else seeing this trend? Feels like management is trying to avoid the optics of layoffs while still trimming the fat. Curious if others are feeling the squeeze or if it's just my neck of the woods.

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·42d ago

I've heard similar rumblings across a few different Howmet locations. It's that slow drain, isn't it? Not mass layoffs, but a gradual tightening of the belt that makes you wonder about the long-term outlook. The 'do more with less' mantra is definitely echoing in my department too. Makes you nervous about future growth and opportunities.

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·42d ago

Interesting observation. While I haven't seen official cuts at my Howmet site, the general feeling of 'efficiency drives' and reassignment of duties is palpable. It feels like they're optimizing resources, which in today's market often translates to fewer hands doing the same amount of work. Hopefully, it's just a strategic regrouping and not a sign of deeper issues.